London to Istanbul by train
Travelling from London to Istanbul by train takes about 75h 11m, run by Eurostar, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 50m.
Recommended route
$423
75h 11m·4 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainLondon → Brussels
Eurostar - 2busBrussels → Vienna
FlixBus - 3busVienna → SofiaFlixBus
- 4busSofia → PlovdivFlixBus
- 5trainPlovdiv → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $423 | 75h 11m | 4 transfers |
| Recommended | $138 | 3h 50m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
London to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does London to Istanbul take by train?
About 75h 11m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from London to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $423. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from London to Istanbul?
Eurostar, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 50m. It is cheaper too, at $160.
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