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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mainz is to fly which costs €70 - €330 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Mainz is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Mainz Hbf via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 42m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Mainz?

The distance between Istanbul and Mainz is 1907 km. The road distance is 2257.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 29m and costs €110 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Istanbul to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Mainz train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Mainz?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Mainz is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 43h 54m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Mainz?

Mainz is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:56 PM in Istanbul and 3:56 PM in Mainz.

Where does the Istanbul to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Mainz is 2258 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Mainz 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
6h 43m
€89–263
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
7h 3m
€72–323
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
28h 29m
€112–349
Night train, train
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 Passau Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Ice / ...
38h 42m
€137–234
Drive 2,257.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Mainzcar 2,257.5 km
20h 7m
€314–454
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 10m
€116–317
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SAW - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
8h 47m
€80–349
Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane IST - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
8h 33m
€124–440
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SAW - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 29m
€72–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
43h 54m
€146–213
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 Mainzcar
19h 19m
€365–510

Istanbul to Mainz by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

28h 29mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,907.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Burgas Bus Station South, Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central, and Frankfurt in around 43h 54m.

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