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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to train and bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 37h.

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 8h 26m and costs €95 - €360.

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.

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 1m and costs €130 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Dresden?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs €190 - €390. 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 10:59 PM in Istanbul and 8:59 PM in Dresden.

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 1998+ 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 31m
€197–383
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
€58–360
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 1m
€134–287
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
30h 22m
Drive 1,923.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Dresdencar 1,923.5 km
19h 17m
€268–387
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/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 32m
€133–376
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
€96–356
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 Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
9h 38m
€104–264
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 52m
€83–289
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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus Racic Eurobus
37h
€85–116
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
€96–153

Istanbul to Dresden by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

30h 1mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,642.7 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. 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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