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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Istanbul is to train and bus via Pazardzhik which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 34h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Dresden Bayrische Strasse and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Yenikapi via Erfurt Hbf, Ostbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 8m.

How far is it from Jena to Istanbul?

The distance between Jena and Istanbul is 1839 km. The road distance is 2049.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 35m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Jena to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Istanbul bus from?

Jena to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Istanbul train from?

Jena to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Where does the Jena to Istanbul bus arrive?

Jena to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

What is the time difference between Jena and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Jena. It is currently 2:26 PM in Jena and 4:26 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Jena to Istanbul train arrive?

Jena to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Istanbul is 2049 km. It takes approximately 20h 20m to drive from Jena to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4392+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Jena to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 12 ways to get from Jena to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)LEJ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 26m
₺7,832–20,802
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationN69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Haskovo Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
34h 5m
₺2,280–9,409
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to München Hbf18
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
31h 35m
₺6,217–11,148
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Ostbahnhof91
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 8m
₺16,463–27,732
Drive 2,049.4 km
1. Drive from Jena to Istanbul2,049.4 km
20h 20m
₺14,527–20,984
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)NUE - SAW
8h 18m
₺7,568–14,968
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)NUE - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 53m
₺6,385–18,227
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)PRG - SAW
11h 15m
₺6,111–17,589
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)BER - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 28m
₺6,055–21,867
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST)PRG - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 50m
₺6,328–14,848
Train, bus via Pazardzhik
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)HbfRb
2. Take the bus from Halle Central Bus Station to Pazardzhik Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
34h 51m
₺6,332–8,622
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Jena to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
41h 8m
₺17,415–98,699

Jena to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 35mAverage Duration

₺6,217Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jena to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,839.2 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Jena bus station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Dresden Bayrische Strasse and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 34h 5m.

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