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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 3.000 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 21h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.

How far is it from Austria to Istanbul?

The distance between Austria and Istanbul is 1348 km. The road distance is 1500.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 29m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 5.100 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Austria to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Istanbul train from?

Austria to Istanbul train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Austria and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Austria. It is currently 1:31 PM in Austria and 3:31 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Austria to Istanbul train arrive?

Austria to Istanbul train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Austria to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Istanbul is 1501 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Austria to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Austria to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Austria to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VIE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
6h
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
21h 7m
₺3,021–5,421
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Subotica, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the train from Subotica to Novi BeogradIr / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
20h 29m
₺4,844–5,044
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
30h 8m
₺11,049–16,766
Drive 1,500.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Istanbul1,500.5 km
15h 15m
₺12,094–17,468
Fly Vienna International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)VIE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
6h 36m
₺4,541–10,701
Fly Salzburg Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Istanbul (IST)SZG - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
6h 38m
₺5,064–13,448
Fly Graz to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)GRZ - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
6h 33m
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Aspern Nord to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BTS - SAW
7h 19m
₺3,371–14,802
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbf
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 6m
₺6,771–22,831
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Burgas Bus Station SouthCitylines 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 49 / ...
29h 43m
₺5,181–6,821

Austria to Istanbul by subway and bus

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21h 7mAverage Duration

₺3,021Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,348.1 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Austria and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to İstanbul Esenler via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h 7m.

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