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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tokyo is to bus and fly and train which costs ¥50000 - ¥140000 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tokyo is to bus and fly which takes 15h 1m and costs ¥60000 - ¥120000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo is 9026 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 1m to get from Istanbul to Tokyo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 6h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 4:32 PM in Istanbul and 10:32 PM in Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10566+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Istanbul to Tokyo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Tokyo by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Tokyo International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)IST - HND
15h 1m
¥61,094–111,605
Bus, fly to Narita International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Narita International Airport (NRT)IST - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Station
15h 51m
¥53,204–136,285
Bus, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)IST - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Tōkyō Station
19h 12m
¥69,604–143,535
Bus, fly to Kansai International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)IST - KIX
3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Station
4. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō Station
17h 41m
¥69,604–110,985

Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

33Weekly Planes

13h 45mAverage Duration

¥43,327Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,026.4 km
Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tokyo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Tokyo. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport (HND), walk to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, take the train to Monorail Hamamatsuchō, walk to Hamamatsuchō, then take the train to Tōkyō Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Narita International Airport (NRT), walk to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station, then take the train to Tōkyō Station.

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