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 2.400 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 6h 40m.

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 14m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 5m.

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 Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 42m.

How far is it from Germany to Istanbul?

The distance between Germany and Istanbul is 1626 km. The road distance is 2111.2 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 31h 44m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 14m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 35h 5m.

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 21h 3m to drive from Germany to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)plane MUC - IST
6h 14m
₺5,386–14,673
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
35h 5m
₺1,951–8,611
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
31h 44m
₺6,734–15,996
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 42m
₺13,562–24,241
Drive 2,111.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbulcar 2,111.2 km
21h 3m
₺15,005–21,674
Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MUC - SAW
6h 36m
₺3,499–21,694
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
6h 28m
₺4,782–12,529
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
6h 40m
₺2,395–15,550
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
6h 46m
₺4,256–19,628
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 58m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
43h
₺18,472–104,226
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
44h 16m
₺5,058–13,496

Germany to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 44mAverage Duration

₺6,734Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Germany to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,626.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST) 5 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 5m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.