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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €110 - €160 and takes 44h 15m.

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 53m and costs €170 - €420.

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 38h 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, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 38m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The distance between Istanbul and Rotterdam is 2282 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 38m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 53m and costs €170 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 38h 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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:06 PM in Istanbul and 3:06 PM 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 818+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Istanbul to Rotterdam - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)IST - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 17m
€113–282
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 26m
€100–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce
32h 38m
€222–556
Night train, train via Cologne
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
44h 38m
€239–506
Drive 2,653.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam2,653.7 km
24h 4m
€472–681
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)SAW - RTM
6h 53m
€170–420
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 51m
€166–364
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 36m
€161–340
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 4m
€133–430
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central StationN885 / ...
38h 5m
€128–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
44h 15m
€110–159
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
47h 22m
€188–425
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdam
23h 27m
€390–1,423

Istanbul to Rotterdam by bus, foot, and train

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32h 38mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,282.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Rotterdam Central Station via Munich central bus station in around 38h 5m.

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