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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Austria is to bus which costs €88 and takes 22h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Austria is to bus and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Austria. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Stephansplatz via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Austria?

The distance between Istanbul and Austria is 1292 km. The road distance is 1501.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 22h 18m and costs €88.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Istanbul to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Austria train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Austria?

Austria is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:12 AM in Istanbul and 8:12 AM in Austria.

Where does the Istanbul to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Austria is 1501 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4573+ hotels available in Austria.

Istanbul to Austria - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Austria by bus, plane, night train, train, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
5h 58m
€94–234
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus Citylines 27 / ...
30h 43m
€87–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
22h 18m
€88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
30h 28m
€93–114
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain Night Train
30h 26m
€107–134
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane IST - SZG
6h 14m
€100–370
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SAW - VIE
5h 59m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
4. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
8h 34m
€138–479
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Graz - Hbf Busbahnhofshuttle
9h 6m
€126–509
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane SAW - GRZ
6h 49m
Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
23h 56m
€98
Drive 1,501.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Viennacar 1,501.2 km
15h 23m
€243–350

Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flights

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2h 50mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Austria.

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Distance: 1,291.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Austria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Stephansplatz via Sofia, Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station, Vienna, International Busterminal, and Erdberg in around 22h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Stephansplatz via Halkali, Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 30h 26m.

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