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

The cheapest way to get from Poland to Istanbul is to train and bus via Belgrade which costs 4.200 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 30h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Poland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Poland to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Centrum and arriving at Istanbul via Warsaw Bus Station West and Chisnau Gara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Poland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Poland to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Yenikapi via Bohumin, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 49m.

How far is it from Poland to Istanbul?

The distance between Poland and Istanbul is 1702 km. The road distance is 1808.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Poland to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Chișinău which takes 29h 21m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Poland to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poland to Istanbul bus from?

Poland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where do I catch the Poland to Istanbul train from?

Poland to Istanbul train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Bus or fly from Poland to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Poland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Chișinău, which costs 4.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 29h 21m.

Where does the Poland to Istanbul bus arrive?

Poland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Poland and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Poland. It is currently 4:05 PM in Poland and 6:05 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Poland to Istanbul train arrive?

Poland to Istanbul train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bohumin station.

Can I drive from Poland to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Poland to Istanbul is 1809 km. It takes approximately 24h 49m to drive from Poland to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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Poland to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Poland to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, 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.

Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
best
1. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Istanbul (IST)plane GDN - IST
4h 5m
₺5,094–15,056
Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
cheapest
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRK - IST
5h 44m
₺3,944–12,053
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Warsaw/Chișinău
2. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
29h 21m
₺4,726–10,136
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
4. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
30h 12m
₺4,209–5,481
Drive 1,808.8 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Istanbulcar 1,808.8 km
24h 49m
₺11,386–16,447
Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul (IST)plane WAW - IST
6h 2m
₺4,851–13,067
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glownytrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lublin to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
32h 50m
₺4,229–6,910
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bohumintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
37h 49m
₺12,767–21,042
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara Militaribus N910
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
42h 6m
₺5,226–11,536

Poland to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

30h 12mAverage Duration

₺4,209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,701.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Poland and Istanbul, Turkey?

LOT and Turkish Airlines fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centrum to Istanbul via Dw. Zachodni, Warsaw Bus Station West, Chișinău, North Bus Station, and Chisnau Gara Nord in around 29h 21m.

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