Edinburgh to Istanbul by bus + train
This route from Edinburgh to Istanbul is not by bus the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 64h 53m in total, run by LNER, NS Int, FlixBus, ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 15m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainEdinburgh → LondonLNER
- 2trainLondon → Amsterdam
NS Int - 3busAmsterdam → Vienna
FlixBus - 4busVienna → Sofia
ArdaTur - 5busSofia → IstanbulArdaTur
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €433 | 64h 53m | 4 transfers |
| flight | €160 | 4h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Edinburgh to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Edinburgh to Istanbul take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 64h 53m, 4 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €433. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
LNER, NS Int, FlixBus, ArdaTur. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 4h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €160.
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