What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Instabul?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Instabul is to fly and Metro which costs 2.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Instabul?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Instabul is to fly which takes 6h and costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Instabul?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Instabul. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Istanbul via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Instabul?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Instabul. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Budapest-Keleti, Videle, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

How far is it from Vienna to Instabul?

The distance between Vienna and Instabul is 1355 km. The road distance is 1495.3 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Instabul without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Instabul without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 24h 15m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Instabul?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Vienna to Instabul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Instabul bus from?

Vienna to Instabul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Instabul train from?

Vienna to Instabul train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Vienna to Instabul?

The best way to get from Vienna to Instabul is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 24h 15m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 6h.

Where does the Vienna to Instabul bus arrive?

Vienna to Instabul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Instabul?

Instabul is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 11:15 PM in Vienna and 12:15 AM in Instabul.

Where does the Vienna to Instabul train arrive?

Vienna to Instabul train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Instabul?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Instabul is 1495 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Vienna to Instabul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Instabul?

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Where can I stay near Instabul?

There are 4237+ hotels available in Instabul.

Vienna to Instabul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Instabul by plane, train, 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.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VIE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 11m
₺2,948–8,980
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
24h 15m
₺4,306–5,998
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videletrain Ic
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain
29h 44m
₺5,010–9,279
Drive 1,495.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Instabulcar 1,495.3 km
15h 16m
₺12,907–18,644
Fly Vienna International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VIE - IST
6h
₺5,345–12,457
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)plane BUD - IST
8h 38m
₺3,786–14,512
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest 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 Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
26h 11m
₺3,120–8,756
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
30h 15m
₺6,688–11,570
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
30h 16m
₺14,978–25,455

Vienna to Instabul by train and bus

16Weekly Services

26h 11mAverage Duration

₺3,120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,354.5 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Instabul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Istanbul via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and Plovdiv in around 24h 15m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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