What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) is to train and fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 44.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State). 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 (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State). 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 (State)?

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul (State) is 2268 km. The road distance is 2650.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 55m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) train from?

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

Bus or fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 44.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 35h 56m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 4:49 AM in Rotterdam and 6:49 AM in Istanbul (State).

Where does the Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) is 2651 km. It takes approximately 24h 2m to drive from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4405+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Istanbul (State) 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 from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RTM - SAW
3h 56m
₺11,000–44,000
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
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
6h 27m
₺5,310–21,888
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander 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 55m
₺8,806–27,524
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 3m
₺22,485–114,023
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
₺16,159–33,101
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 Aachen
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain 90N
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
46h 44m
₺25,470–43,512
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
₺7,397–15,706
Drive 2,650.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Istanbulcar 2,650.9 km
24h 2m
₺23,508–33,955

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

₺8,934Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,267.9 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Istanbul (State), 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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