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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which costs 3.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 9h 14m.

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 and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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 3h.

How far is it from Reading to Istanbul?

The distance between Reading and Istanbul is 2580 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 Birmingham which takes 35h 41m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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 10:59 AM in Reading and 1:59 PM 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 4554+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 25m
₺5,950–17,261
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading 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
9h 14m
₺3,561–17,682
Train, bus, night train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
35h 41m
₺4,421–9,671
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 47m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 58m
₺4,613–15,261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 26m
₺5,579–17,832
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 29m
₺3,813–19,604
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
8h 45m
₺5,762–13,573
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
43h 42m
₺8,706–11,690
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 3h
₺9,433–18,289
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadway
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 1h
₺6,331–14,721
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 56m
₺24,473–36,616

Reading to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 3hAverage Duration

₺9,433Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,580.4 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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, and Munich in around 2d 3h.

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