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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 4.100 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 8h 44m.

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 5.000 ₺ - 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 Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.

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 Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 12m.

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 28m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

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 Nightjet, 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 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 38h 25m.

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 2h ahead of Netherlands. It is currently 12:26 AM in Netherlands and 2:26 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Netherlands to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Netherlands to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Istanbul is 2656 km. It takes approximately 23h 54m to drive from Netherlands to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Netherlands 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 37m
₺5,024–14,414
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUS - SAW
8h 44m
₺4,134–21,947
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 28m
₺8,435–27,693
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Amsterdam 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 1m
₺22,575–114,152
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
44h 12m
₺15,441–30,654
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
6h 59m
₺4,437–19,435
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
6h 57m
₺5,669–90,190
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 1m
₺15,163–44,216
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUS - IST
8h 32m
₺5,421–16,926
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
38h 25m
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 46m
₺19,934–49,530
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 2h
₺5,830–15,979
Drive 2,655.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Istanbulcar 2,655.9 km
23h 54m
₺23,688–34,216

Netherlands to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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34h 28mAverage Duration

₺8,435Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,242.7 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 Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade New Bus Station in around 38h 25m.

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