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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.700 ₺ and takes 30h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Yenikapi via Brussels-Nord, Wien Hbf, Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Mechelen to Istanbul?

The distance between Mechelen and Istanbul is 2203 km. The road distance is 2607.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 30h 5m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Mechelen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Istanbul train from?

Mechelen to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Bus or fly from Mechelen to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 27m.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Mechelen. It is currently 1:09 PM in Mechelen and 3:09 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Mechelen to Istanbul train arrive?

Mechelen to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Istanbul is 2607 km. It takes approximately 23h 28m to drive from Mechelen to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4522+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Mechelen to Istanbul by plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or 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 Brussels Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)BRU - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 17m
₺5,057–12,696
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
30h 5m
₺2,479–3,687
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
43h 51m
₺22,055–113,302
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
2d
₺15,078–29,836
Fly Brussels Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRU - SAW
6h 56m
₺3,040–14,497
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Malines to Luttre
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CRL - SAW
8h 30m
₺5,459–43,726
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam CS
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)RTM - SAW
8h 36m
₺9,264–21,924
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)AMS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 35m
₺6,405–18,048
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Malines to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EIN - SAW
8h 53m
₺8,337–20,495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 to Breda Bus Station Stationslaan
2. Take the bus from Breda, Centraal Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
34h 27m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Wien Meidling90N
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
45h 38m
₺21,828–35,636
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militari1929
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 3h
₺6,800–13,591
Drive 2,607.3 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Istanbul2,607.3 km
23h 28m
₺19,838–28,654

Mechelen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

₺6,800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,202.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet flies from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to İstanbul Esenler via Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16, Breda Bus Station Stationslaan, Breda, Centraal Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 27m.

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