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 6h 24m and costs €95 - €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 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, Plattling and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leipzig?

The distance between Istanbul and Leipzig is 1753 km. The road distance is 2029.1 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 18m and costs €160 - €330.

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 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 6h 24m and costs €95 - €350. 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 9:47 AM in Istanbul and 8:47 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 2029 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.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 505+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Istanbul to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Leipzig by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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
€99–350
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 Central Bus Station to Leipzigbus
30h 30m
€79–112
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 18m
€167–329
Night train, train via Plattling
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 Plattlingtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Plattling to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice / ...
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
38h 58m
€199–397
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
€249–486
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 51m
€119–300
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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 16m
€84–305
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
€96–137
Drive 2,029.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leipzigcar 2,029.1 km
20h 13m
€286–413

Istanbul to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

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28h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,752.7 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 Büyük Otogari to Leipzig via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 30h 30m.

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