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 €90 - €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 fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €430.

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 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Dresden?

The distance between Istanbul and Dresden is 1643 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 30h and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Dresden?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €120 and takes 30h 30m.

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 8:28 AM in Istanbul and 6:28 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 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

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

Fly Istanbul to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane IST - DRS
8h 36m
€123–525
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 52m
€58–345
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 Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
30h
€148–301
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 50m
€179–251
Drive 1,923.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Dresdencar 1,923.5 km
19h 17m
€269–388
Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m
€139–421
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 Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 26m
€98–279
Fly Istanbul to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane IST - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 12m
€108–232
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-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 28m
€88–294
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
€94–119
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
€93–242
Night train, train via Prague
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 Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
38h 5m
€137–271

Istanbul to Dresden by bus, foot, and train

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30hAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,642.7 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dresden Airport (DRS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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