How to Travel from
Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul
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Gelsenkirchen, Germany → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul
Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul
Cheapest
21 h 49 min
Car
2458 km.
from $135
Fastest
3 h 7 min
Plane
Other
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
2031 km.
from $122.75
7 h 46 min
Train, Plane
2031 km.
from $123.62
32 h 35 min
Train
2032 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 4 min
Train, Plane
2031 km.
from $170.54
7 h 38 min
Train, Plane
2031 km.
from $182.28
40 h 5 min
2032 km.
from $164.48
2 d 1 h 44 min
2032 km.
from $265.48
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50 м
50 м
Turn left onto Bulmker Straße
Bulmker Straße, 332 м
332 м
Turn left onto Erlenbruch
Erlenbruch, 52 м
52 м
Turn right onto Florastraße
Florastraße, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Turn right onto Konradstraße
Konradstraße, 1 km 585 м
1 km 585 м
Turn left onto Elfriedenstraße
Elfriedenstraße, 1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
Turn right onto Edmund-Weber-Straße
Edmund-Weber-Straße, 2 km 732 м
2 km 732 м
Turn right onto Edmund-Weber-Straße
Edmund-Weber-Straße, 1 km 592 м
1 km 592 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Edmund-Weber-Straße
Edmund-Weber-Straße, 1 km 816 м
1 km 816 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Magdeburger Straße
Magdeburger Straße, 402 м
402 м
Keep right onto Riemker Straße
Riemker Straße, 1 km 290 м
1 km 290 м
Keep left onto Dorstener Straße and take A 40 toward Dortmund
Dorstener Straße, Dortmund, A 40, 57 м
57 м
Turn slight left and take A 40 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 40, 14 km 536 м
14 km 536 м
Keep right toward A 45
A 45, 138 м
138 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M., Hagen
Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, A 45, 157 km 699 м
157 km 699 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Hanau, Frankfurt, Wetzlar-Süd
Hanau, Frankfurt, Wetzlar-Süd, A 45, 68 km 349 м
68 km 349 м
Keep left onto A 45 and take A 45 toward München, Würzburg
München, Würzburg, A 45, 16 km 169 м
16 km 169 м
Keep right and take B 8 toward Kleinostheim
Kleinostheim, B 8, 255 м
255 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
180 м
180 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
1 km 479 м
1 km 479 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hanauer Straße
Hanauer Straße, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
318 м
318 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Würzburg
Würzburg, A 3, 481 м
481 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Würzburg
Würzburg, A 3, 89 km 388 м
89 km 388 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
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
EU
Eurobahn
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
23 min
3 times a week
$27.99–$33.08
+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 Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $250 and takes 7h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $108.70 - $250 .
Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dortmund Central Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.
Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Düsseldorf Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 35m.
How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul?
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Istanbul is 2160 km. The road distance is 2475.5 km.
How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 35m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul bus from?
Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Dortmund Central Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul train from?
Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Bus or fly from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h and costs $119.57 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 40h 5m.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul bus arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2h ahead of Gelsenkirchen. It is currently 05:06 in Gelsenkirchen and 07:06 in Istanbul.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul train arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul is 2476 km. It takes approximately 22h 37m to drive from Gelsenkirchen 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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