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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €80 - €380 and takes 8h 48m.

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 51m and costs €310 - €900.

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, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 6m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The distance between Istanbul and Rotterdam is 2279 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 33m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 51m and costs €310 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €120 - €230 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 9:06 PM in Istanbul and 7:06 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 9m to drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Istanbul to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 824+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane IST - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 58m
€104–296
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 48m
€81–373
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
32h 33m
€216–567
Night train, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
43h 6m
€234–541
Drive 2,653.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rotterdamcar 2,653.7 km
24h 9m
€467–675
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)plane SAW - RTM
6h 51m
€310–900
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 23m
€90–430
Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 19m
€121–335
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 Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 22m
€125–1,828
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
38h 5m
€121–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
44h 15m
€110–158
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
45h 15m
€194–440
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdamcar
23h 34m
€387–1,419

Istanbul to Rotterdam by bus, foot, and train

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32h 33mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,279.5 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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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