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

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Istanbul is to fly which costs 2.200 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altona to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bf. Altona and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Altona to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hamburg-Altona and arriving at Yenikapi via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 39m.

How far is it from Altona to Istanbul?

The distance between Altona and Istanbul is 2019 km. The road distance is 2376.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 3m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Altona to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Istanbul bus from?

Altona to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Istanbul train from?

Altona to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.

Bus or fly from Altona to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Altona to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 38h 39m.

Where does the Altona to Istanbul bus arrive?

Altona to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Haskovo Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Altona and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Altona. It is currently 12:21 AM in Altona and 2:21 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Altona to Istanbul train arrive?

Altona to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Altona to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Istanbul is 2376 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Altona to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Altona to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Altona to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, or car

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

Fly Hamburg Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Istanbul (IST)plane HAM - IST
6h 54m
₺5,155–10,180
Fly Hamburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HAM - SAW
7h 7m
₺2,268–16,201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 24
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 3m
₺10,294–13,362
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 39m
₺16,821–24,662
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg-Altona to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
43h 9m
₺15,148–30,874
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRE - IST
7h 59m
₺7,069–25,258
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRE - SAW
8h 7m
₺6,582–28,279
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HAJ - SAW
9h 27m
₺4,362–19,963
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane HAJ - IST
9h 24m
₺6,449–22,942
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
38h 39m
₺6,728–9,461
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
47h 49m
₺8,628–15,661
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
21h 19m
₺18,403–62,993
Drive 2,376.3 km
1. Drive from Altona to Istanbulcar 2,376.3 km
23h 47m
₺17,244–24,908

Altona to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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33h 3mAverage Duration

₺10,294Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,019.5 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bf. Altona to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 38h 39m.

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