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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Lviv Stryiska St, 109 and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Dortmund Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Istanbul?

The distance between Essen and Istanbul is 2090 km. The road distance is 2468 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 27m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Essen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Istanbul train from?

Essen to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Lviv urban hromada, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 35h 19m.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 6:35 PM in Essen and 7:35 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul train arrive?

Essen to Istanbul train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Essen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Istanbul is 2468 km. It takes approximately 21h 50m to drive from Essen to Istanbul.

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

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4237+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Essen to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUS - IST
6h 47m
₺4,968–17,146
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
₺3,281–15,167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 27m
₺10,903–21,303
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 35m
₺18,819–37,721
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 20m
₺16,149–31,462
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 33m
₺3,585–15,225
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 20m
₺6,472–20,204
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)plane FRA - IST
7h 47m
₺8,008–19,811
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 55m
₺4,954–22,997
Bus via Lviv urban hromada
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Lviv bus Stationbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-01
35h 19m
₺10,286–14,791
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1925
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d
₺10,359–17,360
Drive 2,468 km
1. Drive from Essen to Istanbulcar 2,468 km
21h 50m
₺18,379–26,547
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Istanbulcar
24h 56m
₺21,148–31,103

Essen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 27mAverage Duration

₺10,903Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,090.3 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Essen, 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 Hbf to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Lviv bus Station, Lviv Stryiska St, 109, Lviv Dvirtseva Sq, 1, and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 35h 19m.

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