Istanbul to Rotterdam by bus + train

This route from Istanbul to Rotterdam is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 47h 53m in total, run by FlixBus, NS. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 35m.

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€197

47h 53m·2 transfers

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The journey, step by step

1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → BucharestFlixBus
2busBucharest → BredaFlixBus
3trainBreda → RotterdamNS

bus or flight?

Transport	Price	Duration	Transfers
bus	€197	47h 53m	2 transfers
flight	€133	3h 35m	direct

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Istanbul to Rotterdam by bus: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Rotterdam take by bus?

The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 47h 53m, 2 transfers.

How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

The best price in our latest check was €197. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Rotterdam?

FlixBus, NS. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 3h 35m. It is cheaper too, at €133.

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The journey, step by step

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