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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Munich is to fly which costs €60 - €280 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Munich is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Munich. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Munich?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Munich. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Muenchen Hbf via Halkali, Videle and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 29m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Munich?

The distance between Istanbul and Munich is 1621 km. The road distance is 1880.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Munich without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Istanbul to Munich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Munich bus from?

Istanbul to Munich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Munich train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Munich?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Munich is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 24h.

Where does the Istanbul to Munich bus arrive?

Istanbul to Munich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Munich?

Munich is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:14 AM in Istanbul and 11:14 PM in Munich.

Where does the Istanbul to Munich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Munich is 1881 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Istanbul to Munich.

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

Book your Istanbul to Munich bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1333+ hotels available in Munich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Munich by plane, bus, night train, 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 Munich International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
6h 11m
€97–285
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Munich International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SAW - MUC
6h 32m
€61–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
24h
€80–120
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 Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
34h 29m
€110–134
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain 1392
16h 25m
€346–473
Fly Istanbul to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane IST - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain
8h 9m
€117–331
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Munich central bus stationbus
8h 50m
€104–243
Bus via Burgas
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 Munich Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
36h 5m
€118–173
Drive 1,880.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Munichcar 1,880.8 km
17h 18m
€264–381

Istanbul to Munich by bus

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Munich.

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Distance: 1,620.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Munich twice a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 24h.

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