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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Istanbul is to bus which costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 26h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dresden and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Yenikapi via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 48m.

How far is it from Dresden to Istanbul?

The distance between Dresden and Istanbul is 1643 km. The road distance is 1924.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 26h 56m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Dresden to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Istanbul bus from?

Dresden to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Istanbul train from?

Dresden to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Dresden to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Dresden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 26h 56m.

Where does the Dresden to Istanbul bus arrive?

Dresden to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 1:32 PM in Dresden and 3:32 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Dresden to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Istanbul is 1924 km. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Dresden to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Istanbul?

Book your Dresden to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4209+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Dresden to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night 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 Dresden Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DRS - IST
8h 22m
₺8,661–19,231
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
7h 47m
₺3,442–17,454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
26h 56m
₺3,989–5,166
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof 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
36h 48m
₺15,188–28,475
Drive 1,924.1 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Istanbulcar 1,924.1 km
19h 14m
₺14,052–20,297
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST)plane PRG - IST
7h 49m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PRG - SAW
8h 2m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
7h 42m
₺6,043–21,811
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
7h 39m
₺5,829–15,433
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
37h 50m
₺7,356–12,569
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 6m
₺13,826–28,326

Dresden to Istanbul by bus

3Weekly Buses

37h 50mAverage Duration

₺7,356Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,642.7 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden to Istanbul Esenler via Sofia in around 26h 56m.

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