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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 31h 20m.

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 6h 18m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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 Goethestraße and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Hristo Botev. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.

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 Passau Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 28m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Istanbul?

The distance between Leipzig and Istanbul is 1753 km. The road distance is 2027.5 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 train and bus via Munich which takes 30h 27m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 6h 18m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 31h 20m.

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 5:49 AM in Leipzig and 7:49 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 Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Istanbul is 2027 km. It takes approximately 20h 9m 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?

There are 4291+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
6h 18m
₺5,865–18,546
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
7h 46m
₺2,835–19,622
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
30h 27m
₺6,459–13,699
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
37h 28m
₺17,302–29,854
Drive 2,027.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Istanbulcar 2,027.5 km
20h 9m
₺14,493–20,935
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LEJ - SAW
9h 20m
₺4,678–19,567
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
7h 34m
₺4,722–19,601
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Racic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
31h 20m
₺5,459–6,912
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
33h 3m
₺6,289–9,628
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leipzig to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 55m
₺18,203–101,693

Leipzig to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

30h 27mAverage Duration

₺6,459Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,752.8 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Hristo Botev in around 31h 20m.

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