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

The cheapest way to get from Münster to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 2.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Münster to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Münster and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Münster to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Muenster(Westf)Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Münster to Istanbul?

The distance between Münster and Istanbul is 2168 km. The road distance is 2401.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Münster to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 26m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Münster to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Münster to Istanbul train from?

Münster to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Muenster(Westf)Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Münster and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Münster. It is currently 8:37 AM in Münster and 10:37 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Münster to Istanbul train arrive?

Münster to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Münster to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Münster to Istanbul is 2402 km. It takes approximately 24h to drive from Münster to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4548+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Münster to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Münster to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or night 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)DUS - IST
7h 20m
₺6,368–17,350
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CGN - SAW
8h 32m
₺2,852–15,354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbf25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
31h 26m
₺9,342–17,487
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Münster to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 51m
₺17,347–100,646
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
41h 54m
₺14,144–29,040
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DUS - SAW
8h 2m
₺3,681–12,871
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DTM - SAW
7h 35m
₺4,006–16,854
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)CGN - IST
7h 54m
₺6,039–25,833
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Hamm to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)HAJ - SAW
8h 57m
₺3,315–47,708
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamm to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
34h 53m
₺7,071–8,616
Night train, train via Videle
1. Take the night train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
43h 25m
₺13,594–27,940
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 5h
₺10,720–16,087
Drive 2,401.9 km
1. Drive from Münster to Istanbul2,401.9 km
24h
₺16,790–24,252

Münster to Istanbul by train and bus

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34h 53mAverage Duration

₺7,071Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,168.2 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to İstanbul Esenler via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 53m.

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