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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.100 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 36h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Yenikapi via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 57m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Istanbul?

The distance between Erlangen and Istanbul is 1766 km. The road distance is 2023.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 38m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Erlangen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Istanbul train from?

Erlangen to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Erlangen to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.100 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 36h 10m.

What is the time difference between Erlangen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Erlangen. It is currently 7:01 PM in Erlangen and 9:01 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Erlangen to Istanbul train arrive?

Erlangen to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Istanbul is 2023 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Erlangen to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4392+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Erlangen to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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 Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)NUE - SAW
6h 32m
₺6,190–9,254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Haskovo Central Bus StationArda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
36h 10m
₺2,103–7,289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
28h 38m
₺6,520–9,331
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien MeidlingIce
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
35h 57m
₺13,481–24,334
Drive 2,023.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Istanbul2,023.2 km
18h 3m
₺14,341–20,715
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)NUE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 7m
₺5,007–12,513
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MUC - SAW
8h 16m
₺6,323–23,052
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)MUC - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 36m
₺7,740–17,311
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STR - SAW
9h 21m
₺4,308–20,215
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)STR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 52m
₺6,525–16,474
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Erlangen to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
38h 41m
₺17,242–64,738

Erlangen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

28h 38mAverage Duration

₺6,520Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,766.2 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Pegasus Airlines flies from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erlangen to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg Central Bus Station, and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 36h 10m.

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