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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Vienna is to bus via Belgrade which costs €65 - €80 and takes 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Vienna is to bus and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Vienna. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Vienna via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Wien Hbf via Halkali, Videle and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Vienna?

The distance between Istanbul and Vienna is 1291 km. The road distance is 1501.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Vienna without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 23h and costs €65 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Istanbul to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Vienna bus from?

Istanbul to Vienna bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Vienna train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Vienna bus arrive?

Istanbul to Vienna bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Burgas Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Vienna?

Vienna is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:53 PM in Istanbul and 11:53 AM in Vienna.

Where does the Istanbul to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Vienna is 1501 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Vienna.

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

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4573+ hotels available in Vienna.

Istanbul to Vienna - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Vienna by bus, plane, night train, train, or car

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
5h 53m
€91–231
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Suboticatrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Subotica to Szegedtrain Re
4. Take the train from Szeged to Koebanya-Kispesttrain Ic
5. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
24h 45m
€65–96
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Viennabus
23h
€67–78
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 Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
30h 15m
€89–109
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
29h 40m
€99–131
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SAW - VIE
5h 55m
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 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus Citylines 27 / ...
29h 55m
€93–134
Drive 1,501.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Viennacar 1,501.2 km
15h 23m
€243–350

Istanbul to Vienna by bus

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Distance: 1,290.6 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Vienna via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 23h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Wien Hbf via Halkali, Halkali, and Bucuresti Nord in around 29h 40m.

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