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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Jena is to bus via Sofia which costs €120 - €190 and takes 35h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Jena is to fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs €110 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Jena bus station via Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Jena. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Jena West via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Jena?

The distance between Istanbul and Jena is 1836 km. The road distance is 2046.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Jena without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 43m and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Istanbul to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Jena train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Jena bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Jena?

Jena is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:26 AM in Istanbul and 2:26 AM in Jena.

Where does the Istanbul to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Jena is 2047 km. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Jena.

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 511+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Jena 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 52m
€114–413
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 Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
27h 43m
€155–423
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 Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
36h 57m
€232–581
Drive 2,046.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Jenacar 2,046.8 km
20h 41m
€289–418
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 Jena Westtrain
8h 18m
€136–520
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 Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
9h 11m
€134–336
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 Jena Westtrain
8h 39m
€120–599
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 Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 58m
€167–585
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 Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
10h 19m
€136–782
Bus
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 Jena bus stationbus N69 / ...
32h 50m
€117–176
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Jena Paradies Bus Stationbus Citylines 9
35h 55m
€126–182

Istanbul to Jena by bus, foot, and train

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27h 43mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,835.9 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Jena bus station via Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station in around 32h 50m.

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