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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 90.000 ₺ and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Fatih via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Alibeyköy Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Yenikapi via Oberhausen Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 36m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Istanbul?

The distance between Netherlands and Istanbul is 2243 km. The road distance is 2655.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 26m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Netherlands to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Istanbul bus from?

Netherlands to Istanbul bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Istanbul train from?

Netherlands to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Bus or fly from Netherlands to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Netherlands to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Netherlands and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Netherlands. It is currently 7:44 PM in Netherlands and 8:44 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Netherlands to Istanbul train arrive?

Netherlands to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Istanbul is 2656 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Netherlands to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3030+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)plane AMS - IST
6h 37m
₺6,091–14,256
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
₺3,604–14,277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
34h 26m
₺9,055–23,831
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 36m
₺19,555–40,174
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
45h 3m
₺16,547–32,077
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
₺4,666–18,226
Fly Eindhoven Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EIN - SAW
7h 3m
₺5,677–90,196
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUS - IST
8h 6m
₺5,556–16,640
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUS - SAW
8h 19m
₺3,769–17,661
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
37h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 3h
₺11,436–20,188
Drive 2,655.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Istanbulcar 2,655.9 km
23h 47m
₺24,644–35,597
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Istanbulcar
26h 53m
₺23,525–34,536

Netherlands to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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34h 26mAverage Duration

₺9,055Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,242.6 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between 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 Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat to Fatih via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Montenegro Hotel, and Alibeyköy Metro in around 37h 45m.

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