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 which takes 5h 40m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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 Mitte, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.

How far is it from Austria to Istanbul?

The distance between Austria and Istanbul is 1289 km. The road distance is 1500.3 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 21m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 5.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Austria to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Austria to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 3.000 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 21h 7m.

What is the time difference between Austria and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Austria. It is currently 3:06 AM in Austria and 5:06 AM 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 1500 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Austria to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Austria to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VIE - IST
5h 40m
₺4,610–11,420
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
21h 7m
₺3,020–5,420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Subotica, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
20h 21m
₺4,916–5,376
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
29h 34m
₺11,066–16,840
Drive 1,500.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Istanbulcar 1,500.3 km
15h 21m
₺12,186–17,602
Fly Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VIE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 57m
Fly Salzburg Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SZG - IST
5h 55m
₺4,933–18,167
Fly Graz Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GRZ - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 33m
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbftrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
8h 23m
₺6,560–23,950
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
29h 43m
₺5,170–6,820

Austria to Istanbul by subway and bus

2Weekly Services

21h 7mAverage Duration

₺3,020Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,288.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Austria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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