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Essen to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to București,
Ave. Duration:
36h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$203.56–$292.62
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$127.23

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 Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$38.17

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63

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

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

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

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

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 Essen Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
11h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$229.01

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to bus which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 40h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Nuernberg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Istanbul?

The distance between Essen and Istanbul is 2149 km. The road distance is 2471.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Essen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Istanbul bus from?

Essen to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Essen to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Essen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 40h.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Essen. It is currently 09:28 in Essen and 11:28 in Istanbul.

Where does the Essen to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Istanbul is 2472 km. It takes approximately 22h 36m to drive from Essen to Istanbul.

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

Book your Essen 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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