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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.900 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 40h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ivano-Frankivsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Istanbul?

The distance between Warsaw and Istanbul is 1398 km. The road distance is 1812 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Ivano-Frankivsk which takes 29h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Warsaw to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Istanbul bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Warsaw to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ivano-Frankivsk, which costs and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Warsaw to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Warsaw and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Warsaw. It is currently 10:53 AM in Warsaw and 12:53 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Istanbul is 1812 km. It takes approximately 24h 35m to drive from Warsaw to Istanbul.

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

Book your Warsaw to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4210+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Warsaw to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Warsaw to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or 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
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul (IST)plane WAW - IST
5h 42m
₺3,900–12,000
Bus via Ivano-Frankivsk
1. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna Station to Ivano-Frankivskbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-01
29h 30m
Drive 1,812 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Istanbulcar 1,812 km
24h 35m
₺11,522–16,643
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Rava-Ruskatrain 767
2. Take the train from Rava-Ruska to Lvivtrain
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
33h 48m
₺5,847–8,216
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
40h 45m
₺4,939–7,580

Warsaw to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

33h 48mAverage Duration

₺5,847Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,397.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Istanbul, Turkey?

LOT and Turkish Airlines fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warszawa Centralna Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ivano-Frankivsk in around 29h 30m.

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