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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 2.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 30h 8m.

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 22m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Ferizaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 53m.

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 Nuernberg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Istanbul?

The distance between Essen and Istanbul is 2085 km. The road distance is 2468.3 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 and night train which takes 30h 8m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ferizaj, which costs and takes 37h 53m.

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 2h ahead of Essen. It is currently 8:08 AM in Essen and 10:08 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Istanbul is 2468 km. It takes approximately 21h 49m 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 4247+ 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 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)DUS - IST
6h 22m
₺5,814–18,139
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
30h 8m
₺2,567–7,640
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 45m
₺15,975–36,512
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
45h 5m
₺14,481–29,135
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DUS - SAW
7h 4m
₺3,127–13,660
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CGN - SAW
7h 33m
₺2,706–14,494
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)CGN - IST
6h 55m
₺5,893–24,973
Fly Dortmund Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DTM - SAW
7h 59m
₺3,559–18,507
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EIN - SAW
9h 44m
₺8,800–16,767
Bus via Ferizaj
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Ferizaj
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogar
37h 53m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 3m
₺20,733–110,536
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to București, Autogara Militari1925
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d
₺9,935–14,072
Drive 2,468.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Istanbul2,468.3 km
21h 49m
₺17,244–24,907

Essen to Istanbul by bus

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Distance: 2,085.3 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Esenler Otogar via Ferizaj in around 37h 53m.

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