Amsterdam to Istanbul by bus
Travelling from Amsterdam to Istanbul by bus takes about 50h 40m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 20m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Recommended route
€187
50h 40m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step
- 1busAmsterdam → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €187 | 50h 40m | 1 transfer |
| flight | €291 | 3h 20m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Amsterdam to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Amsterdam to Istanbul take by bus?
About 50h 40m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €187. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 20m. The bus wins on price.
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