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

The cheapest way to get from Czechia to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 4.600 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 25h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Czechia to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Czechia and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Czechia to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Czechia and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Czechia to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Czechia to Istanbul?

The distance between Czechia and Istanbul is 1604 km. The road distance is 1784.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Czechia to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 58m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Czechia to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Czechia to Istanbul bus from?

Czechia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Czechia to Istanbul train from?

Czechia to Istanbul train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Bus or fly from Czechia to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Czechia to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 28h 45m.

Where does the Czechia to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Czechia and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Czechia. It is currently 3:47 PM in Czechia and 5:47 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Czechia to Istanbul train arrive?

Czechia to Istanbul train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Czechia to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Czechia to Istanbul is 1785 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Czechia to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4467+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Czechia to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, night train, 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.

Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PRG - SAW
6h 20m
₺4,034–12,187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
28h 45m
₺1,643–7,276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
4. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
25h 58m
₺4,669–9,789
Drive 1,784.6 km
1. Drive from Prague to Istanbulcar 1,784.6 km
17h 48m
₺13,637–19,698
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST)plane PRG - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
6h 56m
₺4,351–11,446
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VIE - SAW
7h 35m
₺4,041–16,045
Bus to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Ostrava to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airportbus
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRK - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 18m
₺4,931–13,633
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VIE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 11m
₺5,458–11,804
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BTS - SAW
7h 37m
₺5,794–18,966
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Praga to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 55 / ...
28h 50m
₺4,818–8,976
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
33h 35m
₺11,575–19,061
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Prague to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
39h 33m
₺15,360–62,953

Czechia to Istanbul by train and bus

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25h 58mAverage Duration

₺4,669Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,604.5 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Czechia and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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