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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gera is to bus which costs €110 - €170 and takes 32h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Gera is to fly and train which takes 9h 3m and costs €160 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Gera central train station via Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Gera. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Gera Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 34m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Gera?

The distance between Istanbul and Gera is 1826 km. The road distance is 2004.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Gera without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 27m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Istanbul to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gera bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gera train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Gera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Gera?

Gera is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:02 PM in Istanbul and 1:02 PM in Gera.

Where does the Istanbul to Gera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Gera is 2005 km. It takes approximately 20h 20m to drive from Istanbul to Gera.

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

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Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 313+ hotels available in Gera.

Istanbul to Gera - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Gera 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
7h 54m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
32h 20m
€114–170
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 Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
28h 27m
€154–247
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 Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
38h 34m
Drive 2,004.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Geracar 2,004.8 km
20h 20m
€283–408
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 25m
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 Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 3m
€168–389
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 Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 23m
€131–389
Bus, train via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig Goethestraßebus
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
35h 8m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Mallnitz-Obervellachcar
2. Take the car train from Mallnitz-Obervellach to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Geracar
21h 3m
€395–557

Istanbul to Gera by bus, foot, and train

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28h 27mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,826.4 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Gera central train station via Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station in around 32h 20m.

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