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 €95 - €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 fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €120 - €350.

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 39h 1m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leipzig?

The distance between Istanbul and Leipzig is 1753 km. The road distance is 2027.9 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 31m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 32h 40m.

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 8:09 AM in Istanbul and 6:09 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 13m 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 1353+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Leipzig by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
6h 24m
€121–350
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)plane SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 18m
€51–388
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 Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
28h 31m
€120–258
Night train, train via Munich
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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
39h 1m
€144–272
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 Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
37h 10m
€149–311
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 Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 53m
€90–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig Goethestraßebus Racic Eurobus
32h 40m
€100–130
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train stationbus 1926
39h 50m
€116–209
Drive 2,027.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leipzigcar 2,027.9 km
20h 13m
€285–411
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 Leipzigcar
21h 18m
€387–549

Istanbul to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

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28h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,752.8 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Leipzig Goethestraße via Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 32h 40m.

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