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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs 4.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 35h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Istanbul via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Reading to Istanbul?

The distance between Reading and Istanbul is 2612 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 35h 9m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Reading to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Istanbul bus from?

Reading to Istanbul bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Istanbul bus arrive?

Reading to Istanbul bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:33 PM in Reading and 1:33 AM in Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Istanbul?

Book your Reading to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Reading to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
7h 50m
₺7,087–20,758
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 32m
₺3,331–18,053
Train, bus, night train via London Luton Airport (LTN)
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Airport Bus Stationbus A2
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
35h 9m
₺4,565–6,703
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
27h 53m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 56m
₺5,325–16,214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
8h 43m
₺5,192–15,869
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 44m
₺4,727–20,278
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
8h 45m
₺5,405–14,390
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
43h 40m
₺8,728–12,296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 4h
₺9,698–17,845
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d
₺5,456–12,346
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
29h 2m
₺24,486–36,635

Reading to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

₺9,698Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,611.6 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Istanbul via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Munich in around 2d 4h.

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