How to Travel from
Essen to Istanbul
by Plane, Route or Car
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Essen, Germany → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Istanbul
Composite routes from Essen to Istanbul
Cheapest
21 h 43 min
Car
2468 km.
from $135
Other
7 h 37 min
Train, Plane
2035 km.
from $131.74
30 h 48 min
Train
2034 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 29 min
Train, Plane
2035 km.
from $190.38
7 h 59 min
Train, Plane
2035 km.
from $277.50
40 h
2034 km.
from $162.96
2 d 10 min
2034 km.
from $265.48
Route Navigator Essen - Istanbul
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 10 km 879 м
10 km 879 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 299 km 503 м
299 km 503 м
Keep right onto A 3
362 м
362 м
Keep left toward A 3
A 3, 429 м
429 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, A 3, 1 km 451 м
1 km 451 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt
Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt, A 7, 417 м
417 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, München
Nürnberg, München, A 3, 387 km 904 м
387 km 904 м
Keep right onto Innkreis Autobahn and drive toward Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West
Innkreis Autobahn, Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West, 271 km 644 м
271 km 644 м
Keep right and drive toward Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom
Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom, 386 km 868 м
386 km 868 м
Keep right
1 km 878 м
1 km 878 м
Keep right
77 м
77 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Keep left
39 м
39 м
Turn right
94 km 506 м
94 km 506 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 1, 22 toward Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak
Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak, A 1, 22, 33 km 724 м
33 km 724 м
Keep left onto Обилазница око Београда and take A 1, A 4 toward Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš
Обилазница око Београда, Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš, A 1, A 4, 215 km 629 м
215 km 629 м
Keep right and take A4 toward Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš
Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš, A4, 108 km 580 м
108 km 580 м
Keep right
63 km 609 м
63 km 609 м
Keep right onto 8 and take А 1 toward Пловдив, Свиленград
Пловдив, Свиленград, А 1, 10 km 729 м
10 km 729 м
Keep right onto 8 and take A 1 toward Пловдив, Свиленград
Пловдив, Свиленград, A 1, 168 km 900 м
168 km 900 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Found: 5
Airlines
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 11
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
ÖB
ÖBB
Website
NI
Nightjet
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
NE
National Express
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
FL
Flixtrain
Website
UR
Urlaubs-Express
Website
OP
OptimaExpress
Website
BR
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
3h 7m
Hourly
$76.34–$89.06
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
UR
Urlaubs-Express
12h 53m
Once a week
$127.23–$1,208.65
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
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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