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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Düsseldorf to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$496.18
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$267.17
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$559.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$496.18

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$521.63
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$534.35

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$521.63
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Venlo to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$29.26

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$35.62
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

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 Nuernberg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
11h 43m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$216.28

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,208.65

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

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede,
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Train from D-Bilk S to Venlo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

Bus operators

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

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 Leverkusen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
17h 12m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Leverkusen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
24h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Istanbul is to fly which costs $76.09 - $239.13 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Istanbul via Leverkusen and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Nuernberg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 31m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Istanbul?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Istanbul is 2120 km. The road distance is 2446.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 31h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Düsseldorf to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Istanbul bus from?

Düsseldorf to Istanbul bus services, operated by LONI Tours - Travel Agency, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Istanbul train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Düsseldorf to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 17m. There are no good options to train between Düsseldorf to Istanbul.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Istanbul bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Istanbul bus services, operated by LONI Tours - Travel Agency, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Düsseldorf and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Düsseldorf. It is currently 08:57 in Düsseldorf and 10:57 in Istanbul.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Istanbul train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Istanbul is 2447 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Düsseldorf to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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