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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Weimar is to bus 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 16m and costs €110 - €350.

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 Büyük Otogari and arriving at Weimar Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

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, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Rosenheim and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Weimar?

The distance between Istanbul and Weimar is 1842 km. The road distance is 2066.8 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 27h 7m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari 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 Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Weimar?

Weimar is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:43 AM in Istanbul and 12:43 AM in Weimar.

Where does the Istanbul to Weimar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Weimar is 2067 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Weimar.

Where can I stay near Weimar?

There are 964+ 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 Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimartrain
8h 17m
€146–362
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SAW - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
10h
€114–558
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
27h 7m
€118–252
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 Rosenheimtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Rosenheim to Erfurt Hbftrain 91 / ...
39h 31m
€180–237
Drive 2,066.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Weimarcar 2,066.8 km
21h 1m
€292–421
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
8h 16m
€119–343
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane SAW - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
8h 18m
€141–287
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain
8h 36m
€119–432
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
9h 58m
€142–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Weimar Bus Stationbus Citylines 9
36h 15m
€115–148
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Weimarcar
20h 4m
€376–531

Istanbul to Weimar by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

27h 7mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Weimar.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,842.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Weimar Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 36h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.