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 €110 - €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 bus and fly and train which takes 8h 11m and costs €140 - €390.

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 33h.

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, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Ost and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Jena?

The distance between Istanbul and Jena is 1839 km. The road distance is 2045.6 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 42m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 8:22 AM in Istanbul and 6:22 AM in Jena.

Where does the Istanbul to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Jena is 2046 km. It takes approximately 20h 31m 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 501+ hotels available in Jena.

Istanbul to Jena - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Jena 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)IST - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradies
8h 11m
€146–387
Bus via Sofia
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 Jena Paradies Bus StationCitylines 9
35h 45m
€110–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
27h 42m
€131–280
Night train, train via Munich
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen OstRjx
4. Take the train from München Ost to Erfurt Hbf91
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
39h 53m
€183–232
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 Jena ParadiesIc
40h 46m
€253–366
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)IST - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
8h 34m
€135–369
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)SAW - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
8h 36m
€152–285
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)IST - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
8h 58m
€122–433
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)IST - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
6. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
10h 18m
€153–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chemnitz central bus station
3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Jena bus stationN69 / ...
33h
€117–191
Drive 2,045.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Jena2,045.6 km
20h 31m
€286–413
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 Jena
20h 9m
€376–527

Istanbul to Jena by bus, foot, and train

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27h 42mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,838.8 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 33h.

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