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Dover 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:
$59.49–$82.28

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Dover to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
18h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$240.50

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Dover to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
38h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Dover to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
28h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$177.15

Euro Fratello Srl

Phone:
0724 122 272
Website:
euro-fratello.ro/
Bus from Dover to Bucureşti
Ave. Duration:
43h 38m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,075.91
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$569.60

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$341.76
Plane from London City Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$886.04

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$481.00
Plane from London City Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$607.57

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18
Plane from Luton Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$253.16–$354.42

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:
$82.28–$227.84

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.43–$6.20

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.05–$8.23
Train from Ruse to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$10.13
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$32.59

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and night train which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $184.78 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Dover to Istanbul?

The distance between Dover and Istanbul is 2682 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 31h 38m and costs $59.78 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Dover to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Istanbul train from?

Dover to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Where does the Dover to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Dover. It is currently 20:18 in Dover and 23:18 in Istanbul.

Where does the Dover to Istanbul train arrive?

Dover to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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