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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Germany is to bus via Sofia which costs €90 - €130 and takes 33h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Germany is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Germany. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz via Sofia and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Germany. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Germany?

The distance between Istanbul and Germany is 1633 km. The road distance is 2113.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Germany without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 49m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Istanbul to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Germany bus from?

Istanbul to Germany bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Germany train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Germany?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Germany is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 33h 13m.

Where does the Istanbul to Germany bus arrive?

Istanbul to Germany bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where does the Istanbul to Germany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Germany is 2113 km. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Istanbul to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Germany.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Germany by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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 Munich International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
6h 29m
€109–279
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stuttgart Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SAW - STR
6h 48m
€47–301
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 Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
28h 49m
€131–297
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 Berlin Hbftrain Ice
38h 39m
€151–334
Drive 2,113.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Berlincar 2,113.3 km
21h 4m
€299–432
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
6h 28m
€96–244
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 Marienplatztrain
6h 49m
€65–425
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
6h 34m
€87–265
Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
6h 46m
€86–379
Fly Istanbul to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane IST - HAM
6h 46m
€103–263
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
6h 47m
€88–268
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Berlin Hauptbahnhofbus
33h 13m
€92–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1926
42h 53m
€104–226

Istanbul to Germany by bus, foot, and train

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28h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,632.8 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Germany?

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 33h 13m.

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