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 €100 - €150 and takes 35h 45m.

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 €130 - €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 37h 2m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Jena?

The distance between Istanbul and Jena is 1836 km. The road distance is 2045.5 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 47m and costs €130 - €270.

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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:07 AM in Istanbul and 3:07 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 2046 km. It takes approximately 20h 40m 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 495+ 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, 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 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
€137–416
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Jena Paradies Bus Stationbus Citylines 9
35h 45m
€109–147
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 47m
€134–267
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 / ...
37h 2m
€189–382
Drive 2,045.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Jenacar 2,045.5 km
20h 40m
€286–413
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 23m
€152–413
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 43m
€122–405
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 16m
€127–330
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
10h 5m
€146–440
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
€114–172
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 Jenacar
20h 16m
€376–527

Istanbul to Jena by bus, foot, and train

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27h 47mAverage Duration

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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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