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Calais 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:
$51.09–$70.65

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:
$9.78–$21.74

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Dover to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
18h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$206.52

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Calais to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
28h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$152.12

Euro Fratello Srl

Phone:
0724 122 272
Website:
euro-fratello.ro/
Bus from Calais to Bucureşti
Ave. Duration:
40h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Calais Ville to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$39.13

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.30–$81.52

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$36.96

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.57–$92.39

ÖBB

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

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:
$70.65–$195.65

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

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:
$108.70–$1,032.61

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:
$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

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$923.91

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

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
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74

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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$413.04

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:
$108.70–$358.70
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs $163.04 - $184.78 and takes 44h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Calais to Istanbul?

The distance between Calais and Istanbul is 2409 km. The road distance is 2818.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 34h 32m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Calais to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Istanbul bus from?

Calais to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Istanbul train from?

Calais to Istanbul train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Istanbul bus arrive?

Calais to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Calais. It is currently 04:27 in Calais and 06:27 in Istanbul.

Where does the Calais to Istanbul train arrive?

Calais to Istanbul train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Istanbul is 2819 km. It takes approximately 25h 45m to drive from Calais 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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