There are 14 ways to get from Ilmenau to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.
Recommended
Train, train to Leipzig, fly to Istanbul
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Weimar, Schopenhauerstraße
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Take the bus from Weimar to Plovdiv
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Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)
Train, train to Nuremberg, fly to Istanbul
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
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Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)
Train, train to Nuremberg, fly to Sabiha Gokcen
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
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Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Sabiha Gokcen
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Train, train to Hannover, fly to Sabiha Gokcen
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Take the train from Neudietendorf to Göttingen
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Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Train, train to Munich, fly to Sabiha Gokcen
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
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Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Train, bus
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
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Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofia
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Take the train from Sofia to Halkali
Train, bus via Bratislava
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Passau Hbf
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
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Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
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Take the train from Sofia to Halkali
Train, bus #2
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the bus from Erfurt Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
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Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
Train, bus #3
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Take the train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the bus from Erfurt to Plovdiv
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Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkali
Drive, car train
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Drive from Ilmenau to Villach Hbf/Bbf
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Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
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Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
Drive
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Drive from Ilmenau to Istanbul
Ilmenau to Istanbul by train, bus and walk
The journey time between Ilmenau and Istanbul is around 38h and covers a distance of around 2415 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Operated by Süd Thüringen Bahn, Radina VIP and Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), the Ilmenau to Istanbul service departs from Ilmenau and arrives in Halkali. Typically only one service runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Turkey from Germany
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Turkey from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
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- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Istanbul is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Istanbul is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Istanbul is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Istanbul is to bus which costs €120 - €170 and takes 36h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Istanbul is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost €120 - €330 and takes 10h 59m.
The distance between Ilmenau and Istanbul is 1755 km. The road distance is 2182.2 km.
The best way to get from Ilmenau to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Ilmenau to Istanbul, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Leipzig Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 55m.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Ilmenau. It is currently 5:40 AM in Ilmenau and 6:40 AM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Istanbul is 2182 km. It takes approximately 20h 22m to drive from Ilmenau to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Istanbul Airport.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at 1.750 ₺ per night.

- Distance: 1754.6 km
- Duration: 7h 47m
What companies run services between Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Ilmenau to Istanbul via Weimar, Schopenhauerstraße, Weimar, Plovdiv, Plovdiv Bus Station South, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Otogar in around 36h 19m.

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Leipzig to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2.200 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from Nuremberg to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.100 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 12.000 ₺
Flights from Munich to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺
Flights from Munich to Sabiha Gokcen via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 1.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺

- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 8.000 ₺
Flights from Nuremberg to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3.200 ₺ - 10.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.800 ₺ - 10.000 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.800 ₺ - 10.000 ₺
Flights from Munich to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.500 ₺ - 6.000 ₺

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.300 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.500 ₺ - 42.000 ₺
Flights from Nuremberg to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.700 ₺ - 21.000 ₺

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Sabiha Gokcen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.400 ₺ - 11.000 ₺
Flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.800 ₺ - 10.000 ₺

- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.100 ₺ - 9.500 ₺

- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.600 ₺ - 25.000 ₺

- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 3.100 ₺ - 9.500 ₺

- Phone
- +49 (0)3693 5086 0
- info@sued-thueringen-bahn.de
- Website
- sued-thueringen-bahn.de
Train from Ilmenau to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Süd Thüringen Bahn

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 650 ₺ - 950 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 800 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.100 ₺ - 1.600 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf Gl. 13a
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 350 ₺ - 480 ₺
- Website
- Flixtrain
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 350 ₺ - 490 ₺
- Website
- Flixtrain

- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 390 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 490 ₺ - 700 ₺
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 390 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- Abellio
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 480 ₺ - 700 ₺
- Website
- Abellio

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 380 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 480 ₺ - 700 ₺
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 270 ₺ - 380 ₺
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Neudietendorf to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 430 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 800 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Goettingen to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- metronom

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 290 ₺ - 380 ₺
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 490 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en

- Phone
- 0700 10 200
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 240 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- 2nd Class
- 240 ₺ - 350 ₺
- 1st Class
- 370 ₺ - 550 ₺
Train from Plovdiv to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 180 ₺ - 390 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- 2nd Class
- 180 ₺ - 270 ₺
- 1st Class
- 280 ₺ - 390 ₺

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 1.000 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 230 ₺ - 320 ₺
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 500 ₺ - 750 ₺
- 1st Class
- 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 1.000 ₺
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 290 ₺ - 430 ₺
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +49 89 54880111
- info@optimatours.de
- Website
- optimatours.de
Car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- optimatours.de

- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Leipzig to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 850 ₺
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Weimar, Schopenhauerstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 150 ₺ - 220 ₺
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +359 879 321 588
- radinavip@gmail.com
- Website
- radinavip.com
Bus from Weimar to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 1.900 ₺ - 2.500 ₺
- Website
- Radina VIP
Bus from Erfurt to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 1.900 ₺ - 2.500 ₺
- Website
- Radina VIP

- Phone
- +359 2 812 0810
- support@citylines.bg
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 440 ₺ - 490 ₺
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Erfurt Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 1.700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Website
- Citylines

- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 490 ₺ - 700 ₺
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 650 ₺ - 900 ₺
- Website
- Arda Tur
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