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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Fulda is to fly and train which costs €85 - €390 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Fulda is to fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Fulda?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Fulda. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Fulda Bahnhof via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Fulda?

The distance between Istanbul and Fulda is 1994 km. The road distance is 2200 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Fulda without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 26h 34m and costs €140 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Istanbul to Fulda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Fulda train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Fulda?

Fulda is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:02 AM in Istanbul and 9:02 AM in Fulda.

Where does the Istanbul to Fulda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Fulda?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Fulda is 2200 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Istanbul to Fulda.

Where can I stay near Fulda?

There are 605+ hotels available in Fulda.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Fulda by plane, train, bus, 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 Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
7h 59m
€142–352
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
8h 24m
€87–382
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 25 / ...
26h 34m
€143–374
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
5. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 25
38h 39m
€162–401
Drive 2,200 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Fuldacar 2,200 km
19h 49m
€316–457
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
8h 23m
€139–466
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane SAW - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
8h 43m
€114–526
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
9h 49m
€151–539
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 Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
9h 47m
€140–624
Fly Istanbul to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
10h 5m
€171–575
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
43h 38m
€156–296
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
22h 10m
€382–535

Istanbul to Fulda by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

26h 34mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,994.2 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Fulda. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Frankfurt (FRA), walk to Frankfurt, then take the train to Fulda Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Fulda Bahnhof via Munich and München Hbf in around 26h 34m.

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