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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to bus which costs €95 - €120 and takes 30h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 20m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Dresden?

The distance between Istanbul and Dresden is 1646 km. The road distance is 1923.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dresden without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 51m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Istanbul to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dresden bus from?

Istanbul to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dresden train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Dresden bus arrive?

Istanbul to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dresden?

Dresden is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:02 PM in Istanbul and 10:02 AM in Dresden.

Where does the Istanbul to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Dresden is 1924 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Dresden.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Dresden?

Book your Istanbul to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane IST - DRS
8h 49m
€200–396
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 Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 51m
€73–385
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 Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
29h 51m
€147–304
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 Dresden Hbftrain Rj
37h 20m
€179–251
Drive 1,923.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Dresdencar 1,923.5 km
19h 17m
€272–393
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 9m
€148–362
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 44m
€101–441
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane IST - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
9h 57m
€120–275
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane SAW - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
9h 53m
€102–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus Racic Eurobus
30h 30m
€95–120
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Dresden central stationbus 1926
38h 5m
€96–192

Istanbul to Dresden by bus, foot, and train

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29h 51mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,645.6 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 30h 30m.

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