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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Istanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ostbahnhof and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 48m.

How far is it from Munich to Istanbul?

The distance between Munich and Istanbul is 1626 km. The road distance is 1880.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 26h and costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Munich to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Istanbul bus from?

Munich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Munich station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Istanbul train from?

Munich to Istanbul train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Ostbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Munich to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Munich to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 26h.

Where does the Munich to Istanbul bus arrive?

Munich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.

What is the time difference between Munich and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Munich. It is currently 6:33 AM in Munich and 8:33 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Munich to Istanbul train arrive?

Munich to Istanbul train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Istanbul is 1880 km. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Munich to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)plane MUC - IST
6h 14m
₺5,298–15,690
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
8h 50m
₺3,176–21,888
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
26h
₺4,300–6,000
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
33h 48m
₺12,681–22,558
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
16h 40m
₺16,930–24,696
Fly Munich International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MUC - SAW
6h 37m
₺3,411–19,711
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SZG - IST
7h 29m
₺5,575–17,444
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane NUE - SAW
7h 34m
₺5,406–17,769
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NUE - IST
7h 25m
₺4,993–16,748
Bus via Burgas
1. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
33h 45m
₺6,184–8,189
Drive 1,880.2 km
1. Drive from Munich to Istanbulcar 1,880.2 km
17h 9m
₺13,551–19,574

Munich to Istanbul by bus

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26hAverage Duration

₺4,300Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Munich to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,626.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Munich to Istanbul twice a week. Tickets cost ₺4,300–6,000 and the journey takes 26h.

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