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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alsace is to fly and train which costs €65 - €270 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alsace is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Scherwiller via Halkali, Videle, Wien Hbf, Strasbourg and Selestat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Alsace?

The distance between Istanbul and Alsace is 1956 km. The road distance is 2280.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Alsace without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 59m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Istanbul to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Alsace train from?

Istanbul to Alsace train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Alsace?

Alsace is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:13 AM in Istanbul and 8:13 AM in Alsace.

Where does the Istanbul to Alsace train arrive?

Istanbul to Alsace train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Alsace is 2281 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Istanbul to Alsace.

Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Alsace.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Alsace 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 Istanbul to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)IST - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Selestat
6h 49m
€135–335
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Selestat
9h 31m
€65–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillerTer
30h 59m
€144–244
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to StrasbourgNj
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to SelestatTer
45h
€168–403
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Alsace
20h 2m
€410–568
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)IST - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestat
7h 58m
€162–353
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestat
8h 27m
€165–383
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestat
8h 26m
€159–378
Bus, train via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Mulhouse099
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to SelestatTer
34h 23m
€131–196
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Karlsruhe Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourg108 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillerTer
44h 58m
€144–228
Drive 2,280.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Alsace2,280.8 km
20h 48m
€353–509

Istanbul to Alsace by bus, foot, and train

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30h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,955.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Alsace, Grand Est, France?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Alsace. However, you can take the taxi to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to EuroAirport, take the bus to Saint-Louis Gare Ouest, walk to St Louis, take the train to Selestat, then take the train to Scherwiller. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Scherwiller via Munich, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 30h 59m.

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