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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Schengen is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 34h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Schengen is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Schengen?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Bahnhofstr., Perl via Munich central bus station, Karlsruhe central train station and Bahnhof, Merzig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Schengen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Perl via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Konz, Bahnhof Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 7m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Schengen?

The distance between Istanbul and Schengen is 2056 km. The road distance is 2361.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Schengen without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 31h 31m and costs €150 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Istanbul to Schengen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Schengen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Schengen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Schengen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Schengen is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 34h 18m.

Where does the Istanbul to Schengen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Schengen?

Schengen is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:31 AM in Istanbul and 12:31 AM in Schengen.

Where does the Istanbul to Schengen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Schengen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Schengen is 2361 km. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Schengen.

Where can I stay near Schengen?

There are 787+ hotels available in Schengen.

Istanbul to Schengen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Schengen by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane IST - LUX
7h 56m
€132–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N91 / ...
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Merzig bus stationbus
34h 18m
€114–183
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perltrain
31h 31m
€150–417
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Koblenz Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Konz, Bahnhoftrain Re1
44h 7m
€167–299
Drive 2,361.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Schengencar 2,361.5 km
21h 47m
€369–532
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Mannheim Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain Re1
46h 3m
€155–251

Istanbul to Schengen by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,056 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Schengen, Luxembourg?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Bahnhofstr., Perl via Munich central bus station, Karlsruhe central train station, and Bahnhof, Merzig in around 34h 18m.

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