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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Istanbul is to bus via Sofia which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 38h.

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 4.800 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.

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 33m.

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 train and bus which takes 32h 27m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m 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 4:08 PM in Aachen and 6:08 PM 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 22h 1m 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 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Aachen to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or night 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 37m
₺3,034–16,739
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 27m
₺7,206–21,470
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aachen to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
42h 26m
₺21,176–112,131
Drive 2,476.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Istanbulcar 2,476.6 km
22h 1m
₺17,652–25,498
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
₺4,821–21,718
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
₺5,022–14,589
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 11m
₺3,735–19,610
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 46m
₺6,526–16,071
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
8h 58m
₺6,899–91,964
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Munich central bus stationbus N884 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 30m
₺5,856–9,439
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
38h
₺5,390–7,690
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 33m
₺21,838–32,339

Aachen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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32h 27mAverage Duration

₺7,206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,156.3 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Aachen station west to Istanbul via Munich in around 36h 30m.

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