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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erlangen is to bus which costs €110 - €160 and takes 34h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Erlangen is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Erlangen via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 45m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Erlangen?

The distance between Istanbul and Erlangen is 1710 km. The road distance is 2021.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Erlangen without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 37m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Istanbul to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Erlangen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Erlangen is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 34h 44m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Erlangen?

Erlangen is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:04 PM in Istanbul and 3:04 PM in Erlangen.

Where does the Istanbul to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Erlangen is 2022 km. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Istanbul to Erlangen.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 342+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Istanbul to Erlangen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Erlangen 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 Nuremberg Airport
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
6h 52m
€96–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain 28 / ...
26h 37m
€111–194
Night train, train
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 Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
35h 45m
€151–268
Drive 2,021.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Erlangencar 2,021.8 km
18h 9m
€284–411
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane SAW - NUE
6h 54m
€123–185
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
9h 13m
€133–346
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SAW - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
9h 15m
€105–470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
34h 44m
€115–158
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangencar
19h
€359–503

Istanbul to Erlangen by bus, foot, and train

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26h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,709.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Erlangen via Plovdiv Bus Station South, Nuremberg Central Bus Station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 34h 44m.

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