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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bruges to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.11–$82.12

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
32h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.12–$138.97

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.37–$24.00

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Ghent to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
17h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.58–$227.40

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$36.64

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.16–$20.21

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Oostende to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
27h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$171.05

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.04–$1,516.03
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$391.64

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$947.52

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.02–$366.37
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$391.64
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.50–$581.14

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.77–$1,200.19
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$631.68

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$442.17
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$530.61

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.02–$379.01
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.34–$1,516.03

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.21–$51.80
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.16–$37.90

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.80–$107.39

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$240.04–$341.11

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.12–$227.40

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.37–$17.69
Train from Bruges to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37
Train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.90–$21.48
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.37–$16.42
Train from Bruges to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.11

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$120.02–$1,200.19

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$248.22–$1,233.92

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$31.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs $86.96 - $163.04 and takes 42h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $141.30 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Yenikapi via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Bruges to Istanbul?

The distance between Bruges and Istanbul is 2293 km. The road distance is 2717.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 31h 57m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Bruges to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Istanbul train from?

Bruges to Istanbul train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train, bus or fly from Bruges to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bruges to Istanbul is to bus which takes 40h 40m and costs $195.65 - $228.26 . There are no good options to train or fly between Bruges to Istanbul.

What is the time difference between Bruges and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bruges. It is currently 09:33 in Bruges and 11:33 in Istanbul.

Where does the Bruges to Istanbul train arrive?

Bruges to Istanbul train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Istanbul is 2718 km. It takes approximately 24h 51m to drive from Bruges to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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