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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.700 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via The Hague, Rotterdam and Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Yenikapi via Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 36m.

How far is it from Leiden to Istanbul?

The distance between Leiden and Istanbul is 2254 km. The road distance is 2668.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 28m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Leiden to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Istanbul bus from?

Leiden to Istanbul bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Istanbul train from?

Leiden to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.

Bus or fly from Leiden to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Leiden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Novi Pazar, which costs and takes 37h 13m.

Where does the Leiden to Istanbul bus arrive?

Leiden to Istanbul bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Leiden. It is currently 5:40 PM in Leiden and 6:40 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Leiden to Istanbul train arrive?

Leiden to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Istanbul is 2669 km. It takes approximately 23h 52m to drive from Leiden to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4177+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Leiden to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Leiden to Istanbul 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)plane AMS - IST
6h 42m
₺5,646–12,348
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRU - SAW
8h 46m
₺3,592–17,620
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
35h 28m
₺8,804–22,007
Train, night train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
45h 36m
₺18,482–39,352
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
46h 11m
₺15,497–31,386
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AMS - SAW
7h 5m
₺3,759–17,369
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RTM - SAW
7h 32m
₺4,722–45,523
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRU - IST
8h 28m
₺5,979–13,599
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EIN - SAW
8h 55m
₺5,982–97,147
Bus via Novi Pazar
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Istanbul Esenlerbus
37h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 2h
₺9,844–17,944
Drive 2,668.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Istanbulcar 2,668.9 km
23h 52m
₺24,452–35,319
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leiden to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
22h 41m
₺20,148–72,102

Leiden to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

35h 28mAverage Duration

₺8,804Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,253.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Air Serbia fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Istanbul Esenler via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 13m.

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