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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 29h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Yenikapi via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Ulm to Istanbul?

The distance between Ulm and Istanbul is 1916 km. The road distance is 2014.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 29h and costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Ulm to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Istanbul bus from?

Ulm to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Ulm to Istanbul bus arrive?

Ulm to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Ulm and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Ulm. It is currently 10:41 PM in Ulm and 11:41 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Ulm to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Istanbul is 2015 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Ulm to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4307+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ulm to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night 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.

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
7h 34m
₺3,180–13,943
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
29h
₺4,795–6,973
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
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
36h 15m
₺18,329–34,113
Drive 2,014.9 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Istanbulcar 2,014.9 km
18h 26m
₺15,098–21,808
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul (IST)plane STR - IST
7h 26m
₺5,567–14,922
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)plane MUC - IST
7h 40m
₺5,761–17,968
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MUC - SAW
8h 3m
₺4,174–28,989
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NUE - IST
8h 39m
₺7,092–19,487
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
10h 43m
₺4,925–21,035
Bus via Burgas
1. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
35h 40m
₺6,773–9,495

Ulm to Istanbul by bus

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29hAverage Duration

₺4,795Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,916 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Ulm to Istanbul via Munich in around 29h.

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