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

The cheapest way to get from London to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between London and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara Basarab and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 7m.

Is there a direct train between London and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from London to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Yenikapi via Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 31m.

How far is it from London to Istanbul?

The distance between London and Istanbul is 2558 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 33m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from London to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Istanbul bus from?

London to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Istanbul train from?

London to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from London to Istanbul?

The best way to get from London to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 43h 7m.

Where does the London to Istanbul bus arrive?

London to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of London. It is currently 7:05 PM in London and 10:05 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the London to Istanbul train arrive?

London to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 49m
₺5,445–16,819
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 25m
₺2,624–16,745
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
36h 33m
₺11,511–30,427
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
45h 31m
₺21,439–55,572
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 21m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
7h 49m
₺3,560–12,572
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 15m
₺2,799–16,764
Fly London City Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 37m
₺14,258–42,495
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 29m
₺7,677–21,831
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
40h 53m
₺7,867–8,584
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
43h 7m
₺8,989–10,789
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
3d
₺5,401–16,176
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 29m
₺23,899–35,787

London to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

36h 33mAverage Duration

₺11,511Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,557.6 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between London, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest, Gara Basarab, Complex Apusului, and București, Autogara Militari in around 43h 7m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.