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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Yenikapi via Berlin Hbf, Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 6m.

How far is it from Germany to Istanbul?

The distance between Germany and Istanbul is 1685 km. The road distance is 2111.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 30m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Germany to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Istanbul bus from?

Germany to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Istanbul train from?

Germany to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Germany to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Germany to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 35h 4m.

Where does the Germany to Istanbul bus arrive?

Germany to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Haskovo Central Bus Station.

Where does the Germany to Istanbul train arrive?

Germany to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Germany to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Istanbul is 2111 km. It takes approximately 20h 56m to drive from Germany to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Germany to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MUC - SAW
6h 36m
₺4,100–22,696
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Haskovo Central Bus StationArda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
35h 4m
₺1,946–8,604
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
32h 30m
₺7,585–15,797
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádraží27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien MeidlingRj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 6m
₺13,663–24,242
Drive 2,111.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbul2,111.4 km
20h 56m
₺14,900–21,522
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STR - SAW
6h 40m
₺3,197–13,552
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BER - SAW
6h 41m
₺3,061–12,222
Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)MUC - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 6m
₺5,517–12,955
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)STR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 10m
₺4,814–11,811
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)BER - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 12m
₺4,378–15,481
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 58m
₺18,455–104,202
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militari1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
44h 16m
₺5,359–12,497

Germany to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 30mAverage Duration

₺7,585Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,685.4 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 35h 4m.

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