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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dessau is to bus and train via Plovdiv which costs €110 - €170 and takes 34h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dessau is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Dessau?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Munich central bus station and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Passau Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 19m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Dessau?

The distance between Istanbul and Dessau is 1800 km. The road distance is 2088.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dessau without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 58m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Istanbul to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dessau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dessau train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Dessau bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dessau?

Dessau is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:26 AM in Istanbul and 11:26 PM in Dessau.

Where does the Istanbul to Dessau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Dessau is 2088 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Istanbul to Dessau.

Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 235+ hotels available in Dessau.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Dessau by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
7h 25m
€131–397
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)plane SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
8h 42m
€72–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
28h 58m
€176–269
Night train, train via Passau
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 Passau Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice / ...
5. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
39h 19m
€194–247
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 train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
38h 18m
€221–289
Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
8h 17m
€112–296
Fly Istanbul to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane IST - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
10h 21m
€143–459
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
9h 34m
€182–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hallebus N34
3. Take the bus from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbfbus S8
34h 4m
€120–178
Bus, train via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig Goethestraßebus
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
34h 54m
€114–163
Drive 2,088.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Dessaucar 2,088.2 km
20h 38m
€292–421

Istanbul to Dessau by bus, foot, and train

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28h 58mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,800 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Dessau Hbf via Munich central bus station, Halle, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 34h 4m.

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