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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Cardiff

Composite routes from Istanbul to Cardiff

Cheapest
30 h 36 min
Car
3229 km.
from $177
Fastest
3 h 53 min
Plane
Other
8 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
2701 km.
from $230.89
40 h 41 min
2702 km.
from $316.04
36 h 16 min
Bus, Train
2701 km.
from $397.84
9 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
2701 km.
from $402.09
10 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
2701 km.
from $339.04
10 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
2701 km.
from $321.65
11 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
2701 km.
from $244.02
10 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
2701 km.
from $312.52
45 h 39 min
2700 km.
from $368.71
2 d 14 h 31 min
Train, Bus
2700 km.
from $342.75

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.32–$82.80

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to London
Ave. Duration:
42h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$165.60

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
21h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$242.03

TransEvren

Phone:
+4-0241-831.491
Email:
Website:
transevren.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$76.43

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to London
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$178.28

Horas

Phone:
+4-0765-408.848
Email:
Website:
horas.ro/index.php
Bus from Constanta to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$17.83

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Istanbul to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$1,656.02
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$636.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$891.70

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Istanbul to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,082.78

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$343.94

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$891.70

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$484.07

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

TUI Airways

Website:
tui.co.uk/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Luton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.82

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.59–$53.50

Train operators

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.66–$44.59

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$31.85

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$63.69
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.91–$216.56
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.67–$89.17
Train from Reading to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.43–$165.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.57–$43.31
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.94–$52.23

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$76.43
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.82

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 8h 43m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Cardiff via Constanta, Bucharest Obor and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cardiff?

The distance between Istanbul and Cardiff is 2754 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 16m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Istanbul to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cardiff bus from?

Istanbul to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff is to fly which takes 11h 53m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Constanța, which costs $92.39 - $326.09 and takes 40h 41m.

Where does the Istanbul to Cardiff bus arrive?

Istanbul to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Constanța station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 23:09 in Istanbul and 20:09 in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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