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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Witten is to bus via Sofia which costs €100 - €150 and takes 40h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Witten is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €70 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Witten?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Witten. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Witten Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 2m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Witten?

The distance between Istanbul and Witten is 2123 km. The road distance is 2439.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Witten without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 19m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Istanbul to Witten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Witten train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Witten?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Witten is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €70 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 34h 13m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Witten?

Witten is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:43 AM in Istanbul and 3:43 AM in Witten.

Where does the Istanbul to Witten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Witten?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Witten is 2439 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Witten.

Where can I stay near Witten?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Witten.

Istanbul to Witten - 15 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 15 ways to get from Istanbul to Witten 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
7h 49m
€99–347
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SAW - DUS
7h 46m
€71–531
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
30h 19m
€142–292
Night train, train
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 Hagen HbfIce
41h 2m
€248–301
Drive 2,439.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Witten2,439.3 km
21h 55m
€342–493
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SAW - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf
8h 32m
€76–292
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf
8h 36m
€114–448
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)SAW - DTM
8h 2m
€81–370
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
9h 16m
€119–339
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)IST - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
9h 35m
€147–471
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)SAW - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
9h 37m
€84–915
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationN885 / ...
34h 13m
€116–194
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 Stop to Dortmund Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
40h 58m
€106–148
Night train, train via Videle
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 Hagen HbfIce
43h 8m
€167–296
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Witten
21h 43m
€359–1,376

Istanbul to Witten by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

30h 19mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,122.7 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Witten Witten-Annen via Munich central bus station, Dortmund central bus station, and Dortmund Hbf in around 34h 13m.

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