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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Istanbul

Composite routes from Leiden to Istanbul

Cheapest
24 h 31 min
Car
2672 km.
from $146
Fastest
3 h 20 min
Plane
Other
35 h 29 min
Train
2224 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 45 min
Train, Plane
2225 km.
from $255.84
9 h 3 min
Train, Plane
2225 km.
from $252.51
44 h 42 min
2224 km.
from $198.11
2 d 1 h 7 min
2224 km.
from $178.61
2 d 4 h 5 min
2224 km.
from $403.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.51–$76.45

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from The Hague Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
33h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$152.90

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$42.05
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$70.08

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.13–$47.14

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$48.42

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Email:
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from The Hague to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
31h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$121.04–$242.09

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Aachen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.40

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.09–$1,656.39
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$407.73

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$216.60–$1,019.32

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$407.73
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$573.37
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$394.99

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$700.78
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$1,210.44

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$535.14

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$1,656.39
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$420.47

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.47–$28.03
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Heerlen
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$62.43
Train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.47–$29.31
Train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$56.06
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$53.51
Train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$26.76

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.51–$114.67

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.83–$356.76

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Wien
Ave. Duration:
13h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$229.35

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.84–$59.88

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Praha
Ave. Duration:
9h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$121.04

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$1,210.44

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$257.33–$1,279.17

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$32.81

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.68–$89.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Istanbul is to bus which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 44h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via The Hague Central Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Yenikapi via Utrecht Centraal, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Leiden to Istanbul?

The distance between Leiden and Istanbul is 2254 km. The road distance is 2672.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Leiden to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Istanbul bus from?

Leiden to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from The Hague Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Istanbul train from?

Leiden to Istanbul train services, operated by NS, depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Bus or fly from Leiden to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Leiden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 44h 42m.

Where does the Leiden to Istanbul bus arrive?

Leiden to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Leiden. It is currently 20:52 in Leiden and 22:52 in Istanbul.

Where does the Leiden to Istanbul train arrive?

Leiden to Istanbul train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Istanbul is 2672 km. It takes approximately 24h 33m to drive from Leiden 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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