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How to Travel from

Folkestone 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
Bus from Constanța to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
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

TransEvren

Phone:
+4-0241-831.491
Website:
transevren.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Constanța to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$75.95

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Folkestone to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
38h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Horas

Phone:
+4-0765-408.848
Website:
horas.ro/index.php
Bus from Bucharest to Constanta
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72

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:
3 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 4m
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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
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 Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

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 Folkestone to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Istanbul?

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

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dover, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone to Istanbul?

The distance between Folkestone and Istanbul is 2671 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 33h 6m and costs $103.26 - $315.22 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Istanbul bus from?

Folkestone to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Istanbul train from?

Folkestone to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where does the Folkestone to Istanbul bus arrive?

Folkestone to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 04:14 in Folkestone and 07:14 in Istanbul.

Where does the Folkestone to Istanbul train arrive?

Folkestone 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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