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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Istanbul

Composite routes from Cardiff to Istanbul

Cheapest
30 h 30 min
Car
3232 km.
from $177
Other
11 h 57 min
Train, Plane
2701 km.
from $189.02
37 h 36 min
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
2702 km.
from $394.78
9 h 21 min
Train, Plane
2701 km.
from $336.66
8 h 51 min
Train, Plane
2701 km.
from $397.80
8 h
Train, Plane
2701 km.
from $220.49
10 h 14 min
Train, Plane
2701 km.
from $239.70
9 h 19 min
Train, Plane
2701 km.
from $398.93
46 h 44 min
2700 km.
from $369.26
2 d 11 h 59 min
Train, Bus
2700 km.
from $360.82

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from London Barking to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$177.15

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$455.68

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$291.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$886.04

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 Cardiff Wales Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$481.00
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$341.76
Plane from Bristol Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$341.76

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$481.00
Plane from Bristol Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$303.79

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
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
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

Train operators

Eurotunnel

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

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
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$22.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $336.96 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via London Victoria, Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The distance between Cardiff and Istanbul is 2804 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 37h 36m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Cardiff to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Istanbul bus from?

Cardiff to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to fly which takes 11h 12m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $271.74 and takes 46h 44m. There are no good options to train between Cardiff to Istanbul.

Where does the Cardiff to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cardiff to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:00 in Cardiff and 15:00 in 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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