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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zwickau is to fly and train which costs €90 - €380 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zwickau is to fly and train which takes 8h 1m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zwickau?

The distance between Istanbul and Zwickau is 1838 km. The road distance is 1969.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zwickau without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Istanbul to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zwickau train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zwickau?

Zwickau is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:54 AM in Istanbul and 2:54 AM in Zwickau.

Where does the Istanbul to Zwickau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zwickau is 1970 km. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Istanbul to Zwickau.

Where can I stay near Zwickau?

There are 154+ hotels available in Zwickau.

Istanbul to Zwickau - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Zwickau by plane, train, bus, night 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 Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 1m
€122–384
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 6m
€92–380
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
30h
€179–344
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
38h 54m
€282–526
Drive 1,969.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zwickaucar 1,969.5 km
20h 8m
€277–399
Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 40m
€140–333
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
10h 38m
€160–443
Bus, train via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
33h 18m
Night train, train via Dresden
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
4. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
39h 43m

Istanbul to Zwickau by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

30hAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Zwickau.

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Distance: 1,837.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Zwickau. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ), walk to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, then take the train to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf via Munich, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Hof Hbf in around 30h.

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