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 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 7h 2m.

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 2m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Istanbul?

The distance between Essen and Istanbul is 2150 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 which takes 32h 21m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 2m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ 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 2:45 PM in Essen and 4:45 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Istanbul is 2468 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Essen to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4533+ 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
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DUS - SAW
7h 2m
₺3,236–14,726
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
32h 21m
₺7,611–13,625
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 41m
₺16,435–35,661
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 12m
₺14,626–29,444
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)DUS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 31m
₺4,753–16,925
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 25m
₺3,677–14,510
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)CGN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 59m
₺5,394–22,709
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 51m
₺3,888–19,563
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 23m
₺8,331–17,815
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationN885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
36h 50m
₺5,904–8,758
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
38h 20m
₺6,718–10,214
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
₺20,834–111,538
Drive 2,468.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Istanbul2,468.3 km
21h 55m
₺17,357–25,071

Essen to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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32h 21mAverage Duration

₺7,611Cheapest Price

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

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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