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 9m and costs €140 - €370.

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 Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.

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, Rosenheim and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 52m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Jena?

The distance between Istanbul and Jena is 1839 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 43m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m 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 2:15 PM in Istanbul and 12:15 PM 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 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 492+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 11 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 Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 9m
€146–362
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
€110–148
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
€126–275
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 Erfurt Hbftrain 91 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
39h 52m
€186–240
Drive 2,045.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Jenacar 2,045.5 km
20h 40m
€289–418
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 Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
8h 38m
€125–351
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
9h 25m
€124–487
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 40m
€117–305
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 Nürnberg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
6. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
10h 20m
€148–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N95 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
32h 34m
€114–180
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
€379–531

Istanbul to Jena by bus, foot, and train

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27h 43mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,838.8 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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 Leipzig central train station in around 32h 34m.

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