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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig is to bus which costs €100 - €130 and takes 32h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig is to bus and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Leipzig Goethestraße via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leipzig?

The distance between Istanbul and Leipzig is 1756 km. The road distance is 2028 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 22m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Istanbul to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leipzig bus from?

Istanbul to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leipzig train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Leipzig bus arrive?

Istanbul to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:20 AM in Istanbul and 3:20 AM in Leipzig.

Where does the Istanbul to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Leipzig is 2028 km. It takes approximately 20h 4m to drive from Istanbul to Leipzig.

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

Book your Istanbul to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Istanbul to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Leipzig 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
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)IST - LEJ
6h 42m
€130–357
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)SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
8h 17m
€62–383
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 Leipzig Hbf28 / ...
28h 22m
€131–279
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 Hbf Gl.5-10Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf25 / ...
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf28 / ...
38h 53m
€154–292
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig HbfIce
37h 10m
€154–341
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 Leipzig Hbf
8h 11m
€90–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig GoethestraßeRacic Eurobus
32h 40m
€100–130
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train station1926
39h 50m
€116–205
Drive 2,028 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leipzig2,028 km
20h 4m
€286–412
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 Leipzig
21h 11m
€387–550

Istanbul to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

28h 22mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,755.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Leipzig Goethestraße via Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 32h 40m.

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