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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train via Birmingham which costs 3.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 36h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Southampton to Istanbul?

The distance between Southampton and Istanbul is 2687 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train via Birmingham which takes 36h 34m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Southampton to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Istanbul bus from?

Southampton to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Bus or fly from Southampton to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Southampton to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Southampton to Istanbul bus arrive?

Southampton to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 5:55 AM in Southampton and 8:55 AM in Istanbul.

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

Book your Southampton to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton 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, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 43m
₺7,856–21,690
Train, bus, night train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
36h 34m
₺3,711–10,426
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
28h 20m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 43m
₺3,821–38,010
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
9h 36m
₺4,116–18,387
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
9h 19m
₺3,803–20,696
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRS - IST
9h 3m
₺5,666–24,464
Fly Southampton Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOU - IST
8h 51m
₺9,180–33,533
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
43h 26m
₺8,900–13,080
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 4h
₺7,680–15,508
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d
₺5,451–14,591
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
29h 34m
₺25,498–37,230

Southampton to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

₺7,680Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,686.7 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

easyJet, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Istanbul via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Munich in around 2d 4h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.