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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Vienna is to bus and train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 24h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Vienna is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €95 - €230.

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 Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Wien Hbf via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

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 19m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Vienna?

The distance between Istanbul and Vienna is 1288 km. The road distance is 1502.4 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 Plovdiv which takes 24h 20m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Vienna?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Vienna is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Plovdiv, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 24h 20m.

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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:52 PM in Istanbul and 3:52 PM 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 1502 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 4789+ hotels available in Vienna.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Vienna by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
5h 37m
€98–222
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 54m
€69–128
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Wien Hbfbus
24h 20m
€104–179
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 19m
€112–155
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 33m
€99–126
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 57m
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
€93–144
Drive 1,502.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Viennacar 1,502.5 km
15h 23m
€242–349

Istanbul to Vienna by bus and train

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24h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,287.8 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Wien Hbf via Plovdiv and Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop in around 24h 20m.

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