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. This is the best option we found on this route.
Recommended route
€470
64h 53m·4 transfers
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainEdinburgh → LondonLNER
- 2trainLondon → Amsterdam
NS Int - 3busAmsterdam → Budapest
FlixBus - 4busBudapest → Sofia
ArdaTur - 5busSofia → IstanbulArdaTur
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 €470. 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 this the best option on the route?
Yes, by bus is the best option we found: 64h 53m, from €470.
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