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How to Travel from

Munich to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$101.26
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$31.64

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$29.11

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Passau Hbf to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$177.21–$265.81
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$202.52–$316.44

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,075.91

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$329.10
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$392.39

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$759.47
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$759.47
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$164.55
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$417.71

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$379.73
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$594.92

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.30–$49.37
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$64.55

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$58.23
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$94.93
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$253.16–$354.42

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Website:
brb.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Marienplatz to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Train from München Hbf to Passau
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$49.37
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from München Ost to Villach
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$139.24

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$255.64–$1,270.77

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$32.59

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Istanbul is to bus via Plovdiv which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 31h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $119.57 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Munich to Istanbul?

The distance between Munich and Istanbul is 1692 km. The road distance is 1881.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Munich to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Istanbul bus from?

Munich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Munich Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Istanbul train from?

Munich to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from München Hbf station.

Where does the Munich to Istanbul bus arrive?

Munich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Burgas Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Munich and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Munich. It is currently 15:44 in Munich and 17:44 in Istanbul.

Where does the Munich to Istanbul train arrive?

Munich to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Istanbul is 1882 km. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Munich to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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