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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 24.000 ₺ and takes 7h 4m.

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 7h 4m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen 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 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 Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Istanbul?

The distance between Essen and Istanbul is 2150 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 21m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 7h 4m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 24.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 36h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Essen. It is currently 6:30 AM in Essen and 8:30 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 Hauptbahnhof 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.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4407+ 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUS - SAW
7h 4m
₺3,239–23,740
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 21m
₺7,326–14,069
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 38m
₺16,748–36,201
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
₺15,199–30,618
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 35m
₺4,756–15,999
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 25m
₺3,755–17,342
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 1m
₺5,372–20,601
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 51m
₺4,823–23,577
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 34m
₺8,358–92,826
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
₺5,863–9,177
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
₺7,998
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
₺20,836–111,641
Drive 2,468 km
1. Drive from Essen to Istanbulcar 2,468 km
21h 50m
₺17,486–25,257

Essen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 21mAverage Duration

₺7,326Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,149.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 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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