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

The cheapest way to get from Witten to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.300 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 30h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Witten to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Witten and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Witten to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Witten Hbf and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Bochum Hbf and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Witten and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Witten to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Witten Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Bochum Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 41m.

How far is it from Witten to Istanbul?

The distance between Witten and Istanbul is 2179 km. The road distance is 2439.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Witten to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 30h 19m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Witten to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Witten to Istanbul bus from?

Witten to Istanbul bus services, operated by Zhitia Turist, depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Witten to Istanbul train from?

Witten to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Witten to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Witten to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 43m.

Where does the Witten to Istanbul bus arrive?

Witten to Istanbul bus services, operated by Zhitia Turist, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Witten and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Witten. It is currently 2:30 AM in Witten and 4:30 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Witten to Istanbul train arrive?

Witten to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Witten to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Witten to Istanbul is 2440 km. It takes approximately 21h 48m to drive from Witten to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4349+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Witten to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Witten to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DUS - SAW
7h 36m
₺3,430–14,366
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CGN - SAW
8h 22m
₺3,268–15,306
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
30h 19m
₺3,376–5,029
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Witten to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 20m
₺20,922–110,810
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
43h 41m
₺14,723–31,119
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)DUS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 3m
₺5,147–17,565
Fly Dortmund Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DTM - SAW
7h 49m
₺3,739–16,472
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)CGN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 53m
₺5,485–24,505
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)FRA - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 33m
₺6,385–18,705
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bochum Hbf to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
37h 43m
Night train, train via Videle
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
45h 56m
₺14,654–29,996
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to București, Autogara Militari1925
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 2h
₺5,726–11,651
Drive 2,439.9 km
1. Drive from Witten to Istanbul2,439.9 km
21h 48m
₺17,053–24,632

Witten to Istanbul by train and bus

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2d 2hAverage Duration

₺5,726Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,179 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Witten Hbf to Esenler Otogar via Bochum Hbf and Pristina in around 37h 43m.

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