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 €65 - €550 and takes 7h 6m.

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 7h 6m and costs €65 - €550.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Essen?

The distance between Istanbul and Essen is 2093 km. The road distance is 2466.6 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 39m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 7h 6m and costs €65 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 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 2:46 PM in Istanbul and 12:46 PM 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 2467 km. It takes approximately 21h 56m 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 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Istanbul to Essen - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Essen 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
7h 9m
€93–334
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)SAW - DUS
7h 6m
€65–518
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
29h 39m
€136–279
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Essen HbfIce
40h 31m
€244–291
Drive 2,466.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Essen2,466.6 km
21h 56m
€345–499
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)SAW - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
7h 51m
€69–327
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
7h 55m
€107–483
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)SAW - DTM
8h 1m
€82–415
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
8h 36m
€113–326
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
8h 38m
€105–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
34h 50m
€116–184
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Essen Hbf
38h 51m
€148–238
Night train, train via Videle
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
42h 37m
€173–336
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
21h 26m
€355–1,370

Istanbul to Essen by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

29h 39mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,093.2 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 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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