What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Sofia which costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 33h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Istanbul (State). 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 38m.

How far is it from Germany to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Germany and Istanbul (State) is 1837 km. The road distance is 2111.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 49m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Germany to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Germany to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Istanbul (State) train from?

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

Bus or fly from Germany to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Germany to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 33h 51m.

Where does the Germany to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Germany to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Germany to Istanbul (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Istanbul (State) is 2111 km. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from Germany to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4375+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Germany to Istanbul (State) - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, night 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 Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
5h 53m
₺3,556–14,359
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
6h 17m
₺3,408–12,555
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 49m
₺10,129–21,605
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 38m
₺18,647–34,953
Drive 2,111.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbulcar 2,111.2 km
21h 2m
₺16,085–23,234
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
5h 54m
₺3,948–17,643
Fly Frankfurt to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane FRA - SAW
5h 59m
₺3,895–14,269
Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)plane MUC - IST
6h 14m
₺5,290–15,685
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
6h 28m
₺6,798–16,401
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
33h 51m
₺4,850–6,694
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
37h 11m
₺7,768–13,409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dimitrovgrad Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Halkalıtrain
38h 3m
₺7,657–12,904

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

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2h 52mAverage Duration

₺3,204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,836.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Germany and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz to İskenderpaşa via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 33h 51m.

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