What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 21.000 ₺ and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen Hbf station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 27m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Istanbul is 2090 km. The road distance is 2467.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 21m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Istanbul bus from?

Essen Hbf to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Istanbul train from?

Essen Hbf to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 36h 50m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Istanbul bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 3:27 AM in Essen Hbf and 6:27 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Istanbul train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Istanbul is 2467 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Essen Hbf to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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Essen Hbf to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car train

There are 13 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car train, car, or night 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUS - IST
6h 52m
₺4,523–15,692
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUS - SAW
7h 4m
₺3,236–20,713
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 21m
₺6,755–13,015
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
42h 2m
₺20,833–111,637
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen 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
42h 27m
₺15,171–30,527
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CGN - SAW
7h 26m
₺3,384–16,067
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)plane CGN - IST
7h 18m
₺5,171–21,046
Fly Dortmund Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DTM - SAW
7h 57m
₺7,420–18,560
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EIN - SAW
9h 28m
₺7,264–92,786
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 50m
₺5,752–9,156
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
38h 20m
₺7,959
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
42h 39m
₺18,335–45,184
Drive 2,467.5 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Istanbulcar 2,467.5 km
21h 57m
₺17,549–25,349

Essen Hbf to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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32h 21mAverage Duration

₺6,755Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,090.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Serbia fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Istanbul via Munich in around 36h 50m.

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