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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Heidelberg is to fly and train which costs €65 - €350 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Heidelberg is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Heidelberg?

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

How far is it from Istanbul to Heidelberg?

The distance between Istanbul and Heidelberg is 1973 km. The road distance is 2213.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Heidelberg without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 7m and costs €140 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Istanbul to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Heidelberg train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:33 PM in Istanbul and 11:33 AM in Heidelberg.

Where does the Istanbul to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Heidelberg is 2214 km. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1182+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Heidelberg 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 Frankfurt, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 41m
€94–328
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SAW - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 58m
€65–346
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
28h 7m
€141–184
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Rosenheimtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Rosenheim to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
38h 39m
€171–204
Drive 2,213.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Heidelbergcar 2,213.9 km
19h 58m
€313–452
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 56m
€113–302
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 43m
€81–382
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 40m
€163–356
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 13m
€135–345
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 Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 42m
€120–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Mannheim Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
42h 58m
€143–201
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Heidelbergcar
19h 52m
€366–512

Istanbul to Heidelberg by bus, foot, and train

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28h 7mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,972.8 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Heidelberg, Seegarten via Burgas Bus Station South, Mannheim Central Bus Station, and Mannheim Hbf in around 42h 58m.

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