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 3:48 PM in Erlangen and 5:48 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 4405+ 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)plane NUE - SAW
6h 32m
₺6,190–9,254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
36h 10m
₺2,103–7,189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
28h 38m
₺6,519–9,329
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
35h 57m
₺13,481–24,334
Drive 2,023.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Istanbulcar 2,023.2 km
18h 3m
₺14,338–20,710
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NUE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
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 Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MUC - SAW
8h 16m
₺6,322–23,050
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)plane MUC - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 36m
₺7,739–17,309
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
9h 21m
₺4,307–20,214
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 52m
₺6,524–16,473
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Erlangen to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
38h 41m
₺17,241–64,738

Erlangen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

28h 38mAverage Duration

₺6,519Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Erlangen to Istanbul.

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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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