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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.900 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Yenikapi via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.

How far is it from Mainz to Istanbul?

The distance between Mainz and Istanbul is 1907 km. The road distance is 2258.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 23m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Mainz to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Mainz to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Mainz to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 42h 39m.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 6:08 AM in Mainz and 8:08 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Mainz to Istanbul train arrive?

Mainz to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Istanbul is 2258 km. It takes approximately 20h 11m to drive from Mainz to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4386+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Mainz to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Mainz to Istanbul by plane, train, 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.

Fly Frankfurt to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)plane FRA - IST
6h 30m
₺4,464–14,647
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
8h 30m
₺3,854–19,199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
31h 23m
₺6,125–17,589
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München 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
39h 20m
₺14,303–34,834
Drive 2,258.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Istanbulcar 2,258.4 km
20h 11m
₺16,143–23,317
Fly Frankfurt to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane FRA - SAW
6h 47m
₺3,977–16,668
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
8h 18m
₺6,841–17,178
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CGN - SAW
8h 30m
₺4,008–18,710
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)plane CGN - IST
8h 23m
₺6,095–23,689
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz 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
40h 27m
₺17,211–99,260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
42h 39m
₺7,811–10,950

Mainz to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 23mAverage Duration

₺6,125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,907.2 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central, and Burgas Bus Station South in around 42h 39m.

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