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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kiel is to fly and train which costs €110 - €330 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Kőbánya-Kispest and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kiel?

The distance between Istanbul and Kiel is 2122 km. The road distance is 2466.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kiel without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 48m and costs €240 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Istanbul to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kiel train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:37 AM in Istanbul and 10:37 AM in Kiel.

Where does the Istanbul to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kiel is 2467 km. It takes approximately 24h 12m to drive from Istanbul to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 792+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Kiel 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 Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane IST - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 6m
€117–322
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SAW - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 26m
€73–344
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
32h 48m
€242–498
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Koebanya-Kispestnighttrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
42h 10m
€255–367
Drive 2,466.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kielcar 2,466.8 km
24h 12m
€347–501
Fly Istanbul to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane IST - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 9m
€146–373
Fly Istanbul to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane IST - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 30m
€132–429
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane SAW - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 51m
€110–545
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
38h 55m
€142–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Durankulakbus
2. Take the bus from Durankulak to Brăilabus
3. Take the bus from Braila to Kiel central bus stationbus
2d 11h
Night train, train via Würzburg
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 Wuerzburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
42h 19m
€319–666
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
29h 10m
€366–515

Istanbul to Kiel by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

32h 48mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,121.6 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Kiel central bus station via Munich central bus station in around 38h 55m.

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