There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, night train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VIE - SAW
5h 11m₺2,794–10,217Bus via Belgrade
- Take the bus from Vienna to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
20h 34m₺3,944–5,196Train, night train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
- Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
29h 30m₺10,848–15,157Drive 1,500.5 km
- Drive from Vienna to Istanbul1,500.5 km
15h 15m₺11,979–17,303Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)VIE - IST
5h 9m₺5,244–13,417Train, bus
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
- Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Novi Sad
- Take the train from Novi Sad to Novi BeogradRe / ...
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
20h 35m₺3,358–6,035Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Burgas Bus Station SouthCitylines 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 49 / ...
28h 46m₺4,624–6,610Train, night train via Videle
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
- Take the night train from Videle to HalkaliBosphor Express
31h 1m₺10,072–14,072
Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 2.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Vienna and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
The distance between Vienna and Istanbul (State) is 1325 km. The road distance is 1500.5 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 20h 34m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Vienna to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Vienna to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Lukić Tours, depart from Vienna station.
Vienna to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 20h 34m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna to İskenderpaşa via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 20h 34m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,100–8,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–13,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–8,000
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–7,500
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–14,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–2,800
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–13,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,600
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺850–1,300
- 1st Class
- ₺1,200–1,600
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,500
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺800–1,200
- 1st Class
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,600
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,700
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺440–1,300
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +381 11 360 28 99
- putnik.info@srbvoz.rs
- Website
- srbijavoz.rs
Train from Novi Sad to Novi Beograd
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺140–220
- Schedules at
- srbijavoz.rs
- Rail 2nd Class
- ₺140–170
- 1st Class
- ₺170–220
- Phone
- +382 20 441 197
- info@zpcg.me
- Website
- zcg-prevoz.me
Train from Novi Sad to Novi Beograd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺160–370
- Website
- https://zpcg.me/en
- Second Class
- ₺160–180
- First Class
- ₺340–370
- Phone
- +381 800 330 330
- office@lukictours.com
- Website
- lukictours.com
Bus from Vienna to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–3,300
- Schedules at
- lukictours.com
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
- Phone
- 0030 2108219900
- vsiamos@otenet.gr
- Website
- siamostours.com
Bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Novi Sad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–950
- Schedules at
- siamostours.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–5,000
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,120–1,170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Lukić Tours, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.
Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 7:14 PM in Vienna and 9:14 PM in Istanbul (State).
Vienna to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Istanbul (State) is 1501 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Vienna to Istanbul (State).
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