The average bus between Istanbul and German takes 9h 35m and the fastest bus takes 9h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to German. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Istanbul and German. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:00 PM which arrives into German at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to German? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to German. However, there are services departing from Istanbul station and arriving at German station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Istanbul to German bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to German bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Istanbul and German is 492 km. The road distance is 571 km.
Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia twice daily. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily.