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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Essen is to fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Essen central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Essen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Essen?

The distance between Istanbul and Essen is 2090 km. The road distance is 2463.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 45m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Istanbul to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Essen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Essen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Istanbul to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Essen?

Essen is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:51 AM in Istanbul and 4:51 AM in Essen.

Where does the Istanbul to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Essen is 2464 km. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Essen.

Istanbul to Essen - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Essen by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
6h 54m
€92–238
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SAW - DUS
7h 8m
€60–408
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
29h 45m
€149–307
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 Essen Hbftrain Ice
40h 25m
€154–291
Drive 2,463.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Essencar 2,463.8 km
21h 58m
€344–497
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SAW - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 55m
€64–332
Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane IST - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 41m
€109–424
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SAW - DTM
8h 7m
€147–355
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 18m
€113–331
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 38m
€95–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 037 / ...
34h 50m
€112–167
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Essen Hbfbus
38h 51m
€147–237
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
21h 33m
€354–1,369

Istanbul to Essen by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

29h 45mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,090.3 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Essen central train station via Munich central bus station in around 34h 50m.

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