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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Brussels to Istanbul

Cheapest
23 h 54 min
Car
2621 km.
from $144
Fastest
3 h 17 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$21.74

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Email:
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from Brussels to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
28h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$184.78

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Aachen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.09

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
25h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$152.12

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Breda
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$36.96
Train from Breda to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$26.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.57–$92.39
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$42.39
Train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Frankfurt to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.87–$40.22
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$52.17
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Train from Brussels-Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
14h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74
Train from Brussels-Nord to Breda
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$1,032.61

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$219.52–$1,091.24

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.99

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$445.65
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$423.91
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$336.96

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$1,032.61

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$380.43
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$445.65

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$358.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs $108.70 - $326.09 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Brussels-North Station and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Gara de Nord, București, Autogara Militari and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Yenikapi via Frankfurt, Wuerzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Brussels to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Brussels and Istanbul (State) is 2197 km. The road distance is 2621.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Brussels to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

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

Brussels to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Brussels-North Station.

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

Brussels to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Bus or fly from Brussels to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Brussels to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130.43 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs $195.65 - $228.26 and takes 38h 53m.

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

Brussels to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

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

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Brussels. It is currently 00:38 in Brussels and 02:38 in Istanbul (State).

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

Brussels to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Istanbul (State) is 2622 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Brussels to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4593+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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