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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Borna is to bus which costs €110 - €160 and takes 34h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Borna is to bus and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Borna?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Borna. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Borna(Leipzig) via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Munich East Station and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 26m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Borna?

The distance between Istanbul and Borna is 1785 km. The road distance is 1992.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Borna without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 11m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Istanbul to Borna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Borna train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Borna?

Borna is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:33 PM in Istanbul and 5:33 PM in Borna.

Where does the Istanbul to Borna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Borna?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Borna is 1992 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Borna.

Where can I stay near Borna?

There are 454+ hotels available in Borna.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Borna by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)IST - LEJ
7h 37m
€138–368
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
9h 15m
€70–326
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borna(Leipzig)S3
29h 11m
€134–268
Night train, train via Munich
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen OstRjx
4. Take the night train from Munich East Station to Halle(Saale)Hbf
5. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borna(Leipzig)S3
39h 26m
€216–270
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 train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig HbfIce
40h 8m
€151–289
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)IST - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
9h 6m
€98–370
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)IST - PRG
3. Take the bus from Praha, Václav Havel Airport Prague to Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof
10h 59m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)IST - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
9h 58m
€138–361
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)SAW - PRG
2. Take the bus from Praha, Václav Havel Airport Prague to Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof
10h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv Hristo BotevCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig GoethestraßeRacic Eurobus
34h 33m
€111–151
Drive 1,992.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Borna1,992.1 km
20h 5m
€280–404
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Borna
21h 17m
€387–544

Istanbul to Borna by bus, foot, and train

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29h 11mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,785.5 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Borna(Leipzig) via Plovdiv Bus Station South, Leipzig Goethestraße, and Leipzig Hbf in around 34h 33m.

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