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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Istanbul, Turkey

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Seven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Composite routes from Edinburgh 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

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
22h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$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

Transmarian

Website:
transmarian.ro/
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$189.87

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
45h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

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

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$367.08–$2,025.24

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$303.79

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$341.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$556.94

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,392.36
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04
Plane from Ringway Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,012.62

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

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$8.86

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.54–$4.94

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Website:
transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.40–$3.04

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 Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul is to fly which costs $92.39 - $282.61 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 11h.

Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh and Istanbul?

Yes, there are direct flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul; these take 4h 20m and cost $141.30 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The distance between Edinburgh and Istanbul is 2884 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 47m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Istanbul bus from?

Edinburgh to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Istanbul train from?

Edinburgh to Istanbul train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 46h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Istanbul bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 04:47 in Edinburgh and 07:47 in Istanbul.

Where does the Edinburgh to Istanbul train arrive?

Edinburgh to Istanbul train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross 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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