What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to bus via Belgrade which costs €120 - €190 and takes 46h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 38m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The distance between Istanbul and Rotterdam is 2290 km. The road distance is 2653.7 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 37m and costs €220 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rotterdam bus from?

Istanbul to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rotterdam train from?

Istanbul to Rotterdam train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 37h 5m.

Where does the Istanbul to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:13 AM in Istanbul and 2:13 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Istanbul to Rotterdam train arrive?

Istanbul to Rotterdam train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rotterdam is 2654 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 832+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Istanbul to Rotterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane SAW - RTM
6h 47m
€67–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
32h 37m
€228–664
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
46h 38m
€161–292
Drive 2,653.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rotterdamcar 2,653.7 km
24h 4m
€481–695
Fly Istanbul to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane IST - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 54m
€127–365
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 24m
€87–355
Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 18m
€117–322
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 44m
€82–412
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 46m
€169–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
37h 5m
€143–234
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rotterdambus
46h 23m
€122–184
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Rotterdamcar
26h 55m
€474–678

Istanbul to Rotterdam by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,290.1 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Rotterdam Central Station via Munich central bus station in around 37h 5m.

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