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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul is to bus via Bucharest which costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ 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 40m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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 İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 6m.

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, Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Istanbul?

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul is 2290 km. The road distance is 2651.1 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 bus which takes 31h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 40m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 6m.

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 1:30 AM in Rotterdam and 3:30 AM 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 7m 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 3215+ 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, bus, car, car train, 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 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)RTM - SAW
4h 40m
₺8,544–17,609
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)AMS - SAW
7h 11m
₺5,013–18,378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
31h 6m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
44h 4m
₺22,359–112,886
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
2d
₺15,449–30,974
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)AMS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 27m
₺5,630–13,577
Bus via Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 87 / ...
35h 56m
Train, night train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf79
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Wien Meidling90N
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
46h 30m
₺23,730–43,431
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to București, Autogara Militari1924
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d
₺5,687–11,815
Drive 2,651.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Istanbul2,651.1 km
24h 7m
₺23,191–33,498

Rotterdam to Istanbul by bus

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Distance: 2,290.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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 İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 31h 6m.

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