Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Jenaby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Jena

See all options

There are 13 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.

  1. Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane IST - NUE
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train
    8h 7m
    €141–646

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane SAW - BER
    2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    9h 41m
    €109–443

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    26h 36m
    €143–545

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Rosenheimtrain train 968 / ...
    4. Take the train from Rosenheim to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    41h 8m
    €257–569

  5. Drive  2,045.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Jenacar car 2,045.5 km
    20h 41m
    €301–434

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane SAW - NUE
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train
    8h 32m
    €151–516

  7. Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane IST - BER
    2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    9h 16m
    €134–423

  8. Fly Istanbul to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane IST - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train
    9h 49m
    €173–760

  9. 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 plane SAW - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train
    10h 10m
    €133–880

  10. Fly Istanbul to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane IST - PRG
    2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    12h 52m
    €145–426

  11. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane SAW - PRG
    2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    13h 18m
    €110–416

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Jena bus stationbus bus N69 / ...
    31h 50m
    €117–184

  13. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Jena Paradies Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 9
    35h 55m
    €158–193

Istanbul to Jena by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Jena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,933.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 31h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There