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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hannover Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Yenikapi via Muenchen Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.

How far is it from Hanover to Istanbul?

The distance between Hanover and Istanbul is 1952 km. The road distance is 2282.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 8m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Hanover to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Istanbul bus from?

Hanover to Istanbul bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Hannover Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Istanbul train from?

Hanover to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Hanover to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Hanover to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 37h 50m.

Where does the Hanover to Istanbul bus arrive?

Hanover to Istanbul bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Hanover and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Hanover. It is currently 10:27 AM in Hanover and 12:27 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Hanover to Istanbul train arrive?

Hanover to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Istanbul is 2282 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Hanover to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4526+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Hanover to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Hanover 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 Hannover Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul (IST)HAJ - IST
6h 5m
₺5,821–20,224
Fly Hannover Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)HAJ - SAW
6h 38m
₺2,690–42,016
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
29h 8m
₺7,763–13,069
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf25 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien HbfIc
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 27m
₺15,659–27,899
Drive 2,282.1 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Istanbul2,282.1 km
21h 51m
₺15,902–22,969
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Istanbul (IST)BRE - IST
7h 20m
₺6,382–18,970
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Istanbul (IST)HAM - IST
7h 34m
₺6,275–17,415
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)HAM - SAW
8h 17m
₺3,288–13,936
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRE - SAW
7h 58m
₺5,595–24,491
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hannover Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
37h 50m
₺6,088–7,592
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
40h 42m
₺16,171–98,863
Bus via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница)N1908
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 89 / ...
42h
₺5,642–10,319
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
43h 25m
₺13,403–27,903

Hanover to Istanbul by bus

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37h 50mAverage Duration

₺6,088Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,952.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Lufthansa fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 37h 50m.

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