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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamburg to Istanbul

Composite routes from Hamburg to Istanbul

Cheapest
22 h 26 min
Car
2475 km.
from $136
Other
31 h 25 min
Train
1984 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 35 min
Train, Plane
1985 km.
from $458.84
8 h 10 min
Train, Plane
1985 km.
from $206.36
8 h 17 min
Train, Plane
1985 km.
from $207.50
7 h 57 min
Train, Plane
1985 km.
from $307.79
39 h 45 min
1984 km.
from $219.54
46 h 25 min
1984 km.
from $256.80

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to București,
Ave. Duration:
34h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$190.84–$279.90
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
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 Plovdiv to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$33.08
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$31.81

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$19.08

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

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

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
33h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$178.12

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bremen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,272.26
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$2,035.62

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$178.12
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$1,781.16
Plane from Bremen Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$496.18

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Bremen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$826.97
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$1,526.71

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$508.90
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$559.79

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$636.13

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$52.16
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Hamburg Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Děčín
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.52–$66.16
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.90–$41.98
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.53–$50.89

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

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
12h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$229.01

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Děčín
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$38.17
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
13h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,081.42

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
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

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Istanbul is to fly which costs $48.91 - $141.30 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Istanbul via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Hamburg to Istanbul?

The distance between Hamburg and Istanbul is 2073 km. The road distance is 2475.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Hamburg to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Istanbul bus from?

Hamburg to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Hamburg to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $48.91 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $173.91 and takes 39h 45m.

Where does the Hamburg to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Hamburg. It is currently 05:14 in Hamburg and 07:14 in Istanbul.

Where does the Hamburg to Istanbul train arrive?

Hamburg to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Istanbul is 2476 km. It takes approximately 22h 35m to drive from Hamburg to Istanbul.

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

Book your Hamburg 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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