What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 31h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Aachen and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Gara Obor, Doamna Ghica and Bucurest LUKOIL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 26m.

How far is it from Aachen to Istanbul?

The distance between Aachen and Istanbul is 2156 km. The road distance is 2476.6 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 31h 29m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Aachen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Istanbul bus from?

Aachen to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Istanbul train from?

Aachen to Istanbul train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Where does the Aachen to Istanbul bus arrive?

Aachen to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Aachen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Aachen. It is currently 12:03 AM in Aachen and 2:03 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Aachen to Istanbul train arrive?

Aachen to Istanbul train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Istanbul is 2477 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Aachen to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Istanbul?

Book your Aachen to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4190+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Aachen to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Aachen to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CGN - SAW
7h 38m
₺3,076–15,035
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Esenlerbus
31h 29m
₺4,274–5,690
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain 90N
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
42h 26m
₺23,060–38,760
Drive 2,476.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Istanbulcar 2,476.6 km
21h 55m
₺18,087–26,125
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)plane CGN - IST
7h 30m
₺5,763–20,014
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUS - IST
7h 59m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUS - SAW
8h 12m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRU - IST
7h 48m
₺6,367–12,733
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EIN - SAW
9h 1m
₺5,829–96,975
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 3m
₺10,076–19,113
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Munich central bus stationbus N884 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 30m
₺6,435–9,643
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aachen to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
21h 2m
₺18,590–69,852

Aachen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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33h 3mAverage Duration

₺10,076Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,156.3 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Aachen to Istanbul Esenler via Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, Doamna Ghica, Primaria Afumati, and Bucurest LUKOIL in around 31h 29m.

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