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 3.100 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 7h 24m.

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 16m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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 37h 57m.

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 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 10:53 AM in Heidelberg and 12:53 PM 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 4209+ 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 24m
₺3,146–16,192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
30h 8m
₺7,277–12,686
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
37h 57m
₺19,044–36,642
Drive 2,215.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Istanbulcar 2,215.2 km
19h 49m
₺16,178–23,368
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
7h 16m
₺5,833–13,171
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)plane FRA - IST
7h 31m
₺5,537–14,059
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 49m
₺3,450–14,080
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul
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
9h 35m
₺7,610–22,545
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 48m
₺7,423–27,566
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1925
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
43h 27m
₺8,375–14,938
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
20h 36m
₺19,317–61,902

Heidelberg to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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30h 8mAverage Duration

₺7,277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,950.5 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Heidelberg, Seegarten to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim central bus station, and București, Autogara Militari in around 43h 27m.

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