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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zeebrugge to Istanbul

Composite routes from Zeebrugge to Istanbul

Cheapest
24 h 49 min
Car
2711 km.
from $149
Fastest
3 h 22 min
Plane
Other
9 h 13 min
Train, Plane
2271 km.
from $202.58
44 h 18 min
Train
2271 km.
from $195
9 h 26 min
Train, Plane
2271 km.
from $171.10
10 h 5 min
Train, Plane
2271 km.
from $205.88
10 h 33 min
Train, Plane
2271 km.
from $258.01
11 h 1 min
Train, Plane
2271 km.
from $226.53
11 h 28 min
Train, Plane
2271 km.
from $397.62
2 d 13 min
Train, bus via Belgrade, Train, bus via Belgrade
2272 km.
from $180.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.06–$75.80

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
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
Email:
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–$25.27

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$41.69
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.53–$69.48

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.11–$48.01

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:
$120.02–$214.77

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:
$62.86

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Oostende to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
27h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$176.81

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.04–$1,642.36
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$404.27

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$1,010.68

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$517.98
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$404.27
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$568.51

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.50–$1,200.19
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$694.85

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 and Friday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$416.91
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.34–$1,642.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.53–$69.48

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.17–$138.97
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
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:
$252.67–$353.74

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 Knokke to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.79–$31.58
Train from Blankenberge to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Train from Bruges to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.74
Train from Knokke to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.90–$21.48

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:
$126.34–$1,200.19

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:
$255.15–$1,268.33

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.19

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.04–$8.21
Train from Ruse to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.32–$10.11
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$32.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zeebrugge to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 44h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zeebrugge to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct train between Zeebrugge and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Zeebrugge to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Yenikapi via Blankenberge, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Zeebrugge to Istanbul?

The distance between Zeebrugge and Istanbul is 2319 km. The road distance is 2711.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 40h 58m and costs $163.04 - $179.35 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Zeebrugge to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zeebrugge to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Zeebrugge and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zeebrugge. It is currently 14:33 in Zeebrugge and 16:33 in Istanbul.

Where does the Zeebrugge to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zeebrugge to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zeebrugge to Istanbul is 2711 km. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Zeebrugge to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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