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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Leeuwarden

Composite routes from Istanbul to Leeuwarden

Cheapest
24 h 32 min
Car
2696 km.
from $148
Other
9 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $217.30
9 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $185.87
33 h 37 min
Bus, Train
2196 km.
from $240.97
11 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $223.28
11 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $175.54
10 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $343.91
11 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $451
43 h 20 min
2196 km.
from $155.33
2 d 5 h 39 min
2196 km.
from $422.58

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Drachten
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.85
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Oldenburg
Ave. Duration:
37h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$203.82–$292.99
Bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Drachten
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
28h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.23–$70.06
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$45.86

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$152.86

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$191.08

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Istanbul to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,656.02
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$407.64
Plane from Istanbul to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.68–$2,038.18

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$305.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,146.47

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$407.64
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$496.81
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.50
Plane from Istanbul to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$484.07
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$445.85

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,656.02
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$522.28

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.02–$70.06
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.01–$36.94
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwarden
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$63.69
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.76
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$35.67
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.57
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.94–$42.04

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wien Hbf to Deventer
Ave. Duration:
12h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$229.29

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from München Hbf to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$58.60–$89.17

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,210.17

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Leeuwarden
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leeuwarden is to bus via Sofia which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 43h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Leeuwarden is to fly and train which takes 9h 34m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Sofia, Bremen Fernbusterminal and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Leeuwarden via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Deventer and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Istanbul and Leeuwarden is 2432 km. The road distance is 2696.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leeuwarden without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 37m and costs $152.17 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Istanbul to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leeuwarden bus from?

Istanbul to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leeuwarden train from?

Istanbul to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Istanbul to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:25 in Istanbul and 10:25 in Leeuwarden.

Where does the Istanbul to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Istanbul to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Leeuwarden is 2696 km. It takes approximately 24h 39m to drive from Istanbul to Leeuwarden.

Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 667+ hotels available in Leeuwarden. Prices start at $40.83 per night.
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