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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs 15.000 ₺ - 44.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Yenikapi via Utrecht Centraal, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Istanbul?

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul is 2290 km. The road distance is 2650.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 27m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Istanbul bus from?

Rotterdam to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs 15.000 ₺ - 44.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 35h 56m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Istanbul bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 10:05 AM in Rotterdam and 12:05 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Rotterdam to Istanbul train arrive?

Rotterdam to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Istanbul is 2651 km. It takes approximately 24h 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Istanbul.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4372+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Rotterdam to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or night train

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Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RTM - SAW
4h 38m
₺15,874–43,928
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AMS - SAW
7h 9m
₺4,633–21,965
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
35h 27m
₺8,264–28,675
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam 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 5m
₺22,702–115,047
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
46h 15m
₺16,392–32,620
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)plane AMS - IST
6h 47m
₺5,220–14,944
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
35h 56m
Train, night train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
45h 43m
₺20,792–49,620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d
₺5,674–8,495
Drive 2,650.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Istanbulcar 2,650.9 km
24h 10m
₺23,719–34,261

Rotterdam to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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35h 27mAverage Duration

₺8,264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,290.2 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Belgrade New Bus Station in around 35h 56m.

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