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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gotha is to bus which costs €120 - €170 and takes 37h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Gotha is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €180 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Gotha via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Gotha via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 34m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Gotha?

The distance between Istanbul and Gotha is 1860 km. The road distance is 2114 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Istanbul to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gotha bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gotha train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Gotha bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Gotha?

Gotha is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:15 AM in Istanbul and 10:15 PM in Gotha.

Where does the Istanbul to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Gotha is 2114 km. It takes approximately 21h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Gotha.

Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Gotha.

Istanbul to Gotha - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Gotha 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 to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Erfurt Hbf
5h 32m
€182–456
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Erfurt Central Bus StationCitylines 9
37h 38m
€120–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bamberg28 / ...
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Erfurt Hbf28 / ...
28h 28m
€136–294
Night train, train via Nuremberg
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf28 / ...
37h 34m
€172–367
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Gotha
19h 46m
€375–526
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
7h
€134–345
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
6h 15m
€155–410
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)IST - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gotha
7h 12m
€149–487
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)IST - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Erfurt Central Station
7h 31m
€124–378
Night train, train
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 Erfurt HbfIce
39h 1m
€153–297
Drive 2,114 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Gotha2,114 km
21h 5m
€303–437

Istanbul to Gotha by bus, foot, and train

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28h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,860 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gotha via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Erfurt Central Bus Station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 37h 38m.

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