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 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 6h 42m.

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 5.000 ₺ - 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 Hotel Montenegro via The Hague, Rotterdam and Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 41m.

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 Centraal and arriving at Yenikapi via Utrecht Centraal, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 18m.

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 30m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

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 Centraal 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 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 38h 41m.

Where does the Leiden to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leiden and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Leiden. It is currently 4:25 PM in Leiden and 6:25 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 58m to drive from Leiden to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4459+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Leiden to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or night 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
₺5,023–12,717
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AMS - SAW
7h 4m
₺4,436–19,738
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 30m
₺8,192–28,428
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leiden to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
44h 4m
₺22,895–115,326
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 18m
₺16,331–32,384
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
₺15,481–44,712
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 47m
₺6,971–91,582
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRU - IST
8h 52m
₺6,823–20,017
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRU - SAW
9h 9m
₺4,936–22,038
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
38h 41m
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 46m
₺20,720–49,373
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
₺10,752–15,255
Drive 2,668.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Istanbulcar 2,668.9 km
23h 58m
₺23,847–34,446

Leiden to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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35h 30mAverage Duration

₺8,192Cheapest 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 Hotel Montenegro via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade New Bus Station in around 38h 41m.

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