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Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to București,
Ave. Duration:
28h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$165.39–$241.73
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$27.99

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:
$33.08–$47.07
Bus from Gjilan to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$50.89

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:
$19.08–$29.26

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Würzburg to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
14h 11m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Vector

Phone:
+383 44 119 284
Website:
vectortravel.eu/
Bus from Frankfurt to Gjilan
Ave. Duration:
16h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.14–$165.39

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
35h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$254.45–$368.96

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$763.36

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$318.06
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$267.17
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$699.74

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$496.18
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Frankfurt to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$483.46
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$534.35
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$699.74

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$597.96

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80
Train from Frankfurt to Siegburg
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89
Train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.45–$356.23

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62

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:
$256.95–$1,277.27

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$32.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul is to fly which costs $65.22 - $206.52 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Istanbul via Gjilan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Yenikapi via Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 27m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Istanbul is 1892 km. The road distance is 2234 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul bus from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul train from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Bus or fly from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 32h 12m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul bus arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul train arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul is 2234 km. It takes approximately 20h 37m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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