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

The cheapest way to get from Kulmbach to Istanbul is to train and bus via Belgrade which costs 6.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 27h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kulmbach to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Kulmbach and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Kulmbach to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach and arriving at Yenikapi via Bamberg, Muenchen Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 7m.

How far is it from Kulmbach to Istanbul?

The distance between Kulmbach and Istanbul is 1883 km. The road distance is 2049.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Belgrade which takes 27h 26m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kulmbach to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Kulmbach and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Kulmbach. It is currently 5:37 AM in Kulmbach and 7:37 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Kulmbach to Istanbul train arrive?

Kulmbach to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Kulmbach to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kulmbach to Istanbul is 2050 km. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Kulmbach to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4522+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Kulmbach to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Kulmbach 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, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)NUE - SAW
7h 44m
₺6,868–9,961
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Haskovo Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
37h 21m
₺2,772–7,615
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bamberg
2. Take the bus from Bamberg to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
27h 26m
₺6,735–7,580
Train, night train via Munich
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbf28 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof969 / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
38h 7m
₺14,763–27,525
Drive 2,049.9 km
1. Drive from Kulmbach to Istanbul2,049.9 km
19h 14m
₺14,373–20,761
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg 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 15m
₺6,185–14,660
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbf
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MUC - SAW
10h 4m
₺5,328–19,101
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbf
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)MUC - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 36m
₺7,045–17,300
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kulmbach to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
39h 17m
₺17,610–64,815
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
39h 41m
₺13,750–29,960

Kulmbach to Istanbul by train and bus

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37h 21mAverage Duration

₺2,772Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,882.8 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Kulmbach to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Bamberg, take the train to Nürnberg Hbf, walk to Nürnberg Hbf, take the subway to Nürnberg Flughafen, walk to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kulmbach to İstanbul Esenler via Bamberg, Bamberg, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 27h 26m.

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