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2673 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Rotterdam

Composite routes from Istanbul to Rotterdam

Cheapest
24 h 40 min
Car
2673 km.
from $147
Fastest
3 h 20 min
Plane
Other
7 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $187.96
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $156.52
31 h 35 min
Bus, Train
2214 km.
from $198.59
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $236.87
8 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $264.02
9 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $205.43
10 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $217.85
10 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
2215 km.
from $170.11
38 h 5 min
2214 km.
from $253.04

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.65

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
33h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$89.17–$152.86

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:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$52.23

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

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

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 Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$496.81

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 Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.50

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 Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$496.81
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 Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
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 Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.30
Train from Breda to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$28.02
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.57
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Breda
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.57
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.48–$62.42

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.76–$89.17

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wien Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
13h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$229.29

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Train from Breda to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from München Hbf to Breda
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$62.42–$95.54

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to night bus and bus which costs $103.26 - $173.91 and takes 44h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rotterdam?

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

How far is it from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The distance between Istanbul and Rotterdam is 2280 km. The road distance is 2676.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 35m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $228.26 and takes 38h 5m. There are no good options to train between Istanbul to Rotterdam.

Where does the Istanbul to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdika Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 15:18 in Istanbul and 13:18 in Rotterdam.

Where does the Istanbul to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rotterdam is 2677 km. It takes approximately 24h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

Book your Istanbul to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 788+ hotels available in Rotterdam. Prices start at $67.87 per night.
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