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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig is to bus via Sofia which costs €75 - €120 and takes 30h 30m.

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 7h 22m and costs €90 - €370.

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 Büyük Otogari and arriving at Leipzig via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

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 and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 51m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leipzig?

The distance between Istanbul and Leipzig is 1752 km. The road distance is 2030.6 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 29h 12m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari 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 7h 22m and costs €90 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Istanbul to Leipzig bus arrive?

Istanbul to Leipzig bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:46 AM in Istanbul and 1:46 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 2031 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 493+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

There are 11 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
7h 22m
€95–364
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SAW - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Leipzig central train stationbus
9h 25m
€48–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
29h 12m
€177–344
Night train, train via Budapest
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 Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
37h 51m
€240–470
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 5m
€249–491
Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Leipzig central train stationbus
9h
€96–234
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
9h 17m
€171–452
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Leipzigbus
30h 30m
€79–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardzhik Coach Stationbus Citylines 19
2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik Bus Station to Leipzig Goethestraßebus Racic Eurobus
34h 10m
€106–144
Drive 2,030.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leipzigcar 2,030.6 km
20h 10m
€284–410
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
€386–547

Istanbul to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

29h 12mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,752.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Leipzig via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 30h 30m.

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