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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.300 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Yenikapi via Rosenheim, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 5m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Istanbul?

The distance between Heidelberg and Istanbul is 1951 km. The road distance is 2215.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 8m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Heidelberg to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Heidelberg. It is currently 11:51 PM in Heidelberg and 1:51 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Heidelberg to Istanbul train arrive?

Heidelberg to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rosenheim station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Istanbul is 2215 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Heidelberg to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4358+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Heidelberg to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Istanbul by train, plane, 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.

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
7h 28m
₺3,298–17,984
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
30h 8m
₺6,110–10,676
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rosenheimtrain 62
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 5m
₺17,149–28,182
Drive 2,215.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Istanbulcar 2,215.2 km
19h 49m
₺15,729–22,720
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 59m
₺5,815–15,243
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane FRA - SAW
7h 40m
₺4,028–19,023
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)plane FRA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 11m
₺4,545–16,282
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane NUE - SAW
9h 47m
₺6,431–14,690
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NUE - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 23m
₺6,748–16,949
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
40h 59m
₺17,380–98,650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
41h 47m
₺7,420–10,032

Heidelberg to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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30h 8mAverage Duration

₺6,110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,950.5 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Central Bus Station, and Burgas Bus Station South in around 41h 47m.

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