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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Athus is to fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Athus is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Athus?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Athus. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Athus via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussels-Nord and Arlon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Athus?

The distance between Istanbul and Athus is 2055 km. The road distance is 2406.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Athus without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 34h 20m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Istanbul to Athus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Athus bus from?

Istanbul to Athus bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Athus train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Athus?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Athus is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 35h 35m.

Where does the Istanbul to Athus bus arrive?

Istanbul to Athus bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Athus?

Athus is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:09 AM in Istanbul and 8:09 AM in Athus.

Where does the Istanbul to Athus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Athus?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Athus is 2406 km. It takes approximately 22h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Athus.

Where can I stay near Athus?

There are 405+ hotels available in Athus.

Istanbul to Athus - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Athus?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Athus. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Athus, Croisement Gare via Munich central bus station, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg/Centre, Monterey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Athus by plane, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane IST - LUX
7h 31m
€77–208
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
34h 20m
€132–218
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Arlontrain Ic / ...
2d 1h
€207–378
Drive 2,406.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Athuscar 2,406.5 km
22h 17m
€365–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N136 / ...
35h 35m
€122–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Mannheim Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
47h 32m
€186–283
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2d
€167–305
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Athuscar
21h 45m
€396–563

Istanbul to Athus by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

34h 20mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,054.5 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Athus, Belgium?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Athus, Croisement Gare via Munich central bus station, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, and Luxembourg/Centre, Monterey in around 35h 35m.

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