Edinburgh to Istanbul by flight + train + bus
This route from Edinburgh to Istanbul is not by plane the whole way: by train, bus, flight it takes about 41h 03m in total, run by LNER, NS Int, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines. A cheaper option we found is train + bus, at €470. The flight is still the quickest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainEdinburgh → LondonLNER
- 2trainLondon → Amsterdam
NS Int - 3busAmsterdam → Budapest
FlixBus - 4flightBudapest Ferenc Liszt → Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines
flight or train + bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | €482 | 41h 03m | 3 transfers |
| train + bus | €470 | 64h 53m | 4 transfers |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Edinburgh to Istanbul by plane: common questions
How long does Edinburgh to Istanbul take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + train + bus together take about 41h 03m, 3 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €482. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
LNER, NS Int, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the train + bus better?
The train + bus is cheaper at €470. The flight wins on journey time.
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