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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig is to fly and train which costs €110 - €440 and takes 8h 15m.

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 29m and costs €160 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

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 59m.

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 27h 17m and costs €160 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 29m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €320 and takes 39h 50m.

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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:40 PM in Istanbul and 11:40 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 11m 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 1456+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

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

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Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
6h 29m
€165–463
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 15m
€110–438
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
27h 17m
€165–467
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 29 / ...
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
38h 59m
€186–481
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 Dresden Hbftrain Rj
4. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
39h 48m
€192–324
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 50m
€130–418
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 53m
€179–586
Bus
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
€181–313
Drive 2,027.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leipzigcar 2,027.9 km
20h 11m
€292–421

Istanbul to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,752.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Leipzig central train station via București, Autogara Militari in around 39h 50m.

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