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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Weimar is to bus via Sofia which costs €110 - €150 and takes 36h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Weimar is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Weimar?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Weimar station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Weimar central train station via Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Weimar?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Weimar via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 31m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Weimar?

The distance between Istanbul and Weimar is 1842 km. The road distance is 2066.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Weimar without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 4m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Istanbul to Weimar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Weimar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Weimar train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Weimar bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Weimar?

Weimar is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:06 PM in Istanbul and 4:06 PM in Weimar.

Where does the Istanbul to Weimar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Weimar is 2067 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Weimar.

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

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Where can I stay near Weimar?

There are 998+ hotels available in Weimar.

Istanbul to Weimar - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Weimar by bus, plane, train, night 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)IST - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
8h 10m
€156–401
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)IST - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
8h 35m
€100–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
28h 4m
€167–290
Night train, train via Nuremberg
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Nuernberg HbfIce
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
36h 31m
€196–404
Drive 2,066.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Weimar2,066.9 km
20h 50m
€293–423
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)IST - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
8h 9m
€132–351
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)SAW - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
8h 13m
€144–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chemnitz central bus station
3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Weimar central train station082
33h 35m
€124–189
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Weimar Bus StationCitylines 9
36h 15m
€115–149
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Jena-GoeschwitzIc
40h 58m
€261–380
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Weimar
19h 57m
€377–532

Istanbul to Weimar by bus, foot, and train

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28h 4mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,842.2 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Weimar central train station via Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station in around 33h 35m.

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