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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 4.900 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 28h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leipzig and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Dresden Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 55m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Istanbul?

The distance between Leipzig and Istanbul is 1748 km. The road distance is 2027.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 28h 55m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Leipzig to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Istanbul bus from?

Leipzig to Istanbul bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Leipzig Goethestraße station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Istanbul train from?

Leipzig to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Leipzig to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 4.900 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 28h 55m.

Where does the Leipzig to Istanbul bus arrive?

Leipzig to Istanbul bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 3:38 AM in Leipzig and 5:38 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Leipzig to Istanbul train arrive?

Leipzig to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Istanbul is 2028 km. It takes approximately 20h 2m to drive from Leipzig to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)LEJ - IST
5h 50m
₺7,443–21,012
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BER - SAW
8h 17m
₺3,083–15,134
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
28h 55m
₺4,931–6,027
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni NadraziRj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien HbfRj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
39h 55m
₺14,260–22,386
Drive 2,027.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Istanbul2,027.9 km
20h 2m
₺14,168–20,464
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LEJ - SAW
9h 27m
₺4,756–18,533
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)BER - IST
7h 34m
₺5,470–18,613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
30h 30m
₺5,046–6,484
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
31h 5m
₺5,196–6,484
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leipzig 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 53m
₺17,958–98,528

Leipzig to Istanbul by bus

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28h 55mAverage Duration

₺4,931Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,747.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 28h 55m.

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