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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul is to bus via Plovdiv which costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 26h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Hristo Botev. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Istanbul?

The distance between Vienna and Istanbul is 1288 km. The road distance is 1500.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 11m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Vienna to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Vienna to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Vienna to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Plovdiv, which costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Vienna to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Vienna and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 11:05 AM in Vienna and 12:05 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Vienna to Istanbul train arrive?

Vienna to Istanbul train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Istanbul is 1500 km. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Vienna to Istanbul.

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

Book your Vienna to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4371+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Vienna to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Istanbul 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
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VIE - IST
5h 41m
₺5,304–13,416
Train, bus
cheapest
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
₺3,093–8,722
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
28h 16m
₺13,678–23,600
Drive 1,500.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Istanbulcar 1,500.3 km
15h 20m
₺13,047–18,846
Fly Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
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
5h 54m
₺3,207–11,439
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 13m
₺3,810–15,429
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 Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 29 / ...
26h 15m
₺4,457–5,799
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
₺6,683–11,567

Vienna to Istanbul by train and bus

9Weekly Services

26h 11mAverage Duration

₺3,093Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,287.8 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and Plovdiv Hristo Botev in around 26h 15m.

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