Istanbul to Edinburgh by bus + train
This route from Istanbul to Edinburgh is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 53h 44m in total, run by ArdaTur, FlixBus, Eurostar, LNER. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 30m. The bus is still the cheapest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busIstanbul → Sofia
ArdaTur - 2busSofia → Munich
FlixBus - 3busMunich → BrusselsFlixBus
- 4trainBrussels → London
Eurostar - 5trainLondon → EdinburghLNER
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €455 | 53h 44m | 4 transfers |
| flight | €558 | 4h 30m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Edinburgh by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Edinburgh take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 53h 44m, 4 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
The best price in our latest check was €455. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
ArdaTur, FlixBus, Eurostar, LNER. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 4h 30m. The bus wins on price.
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