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Nine ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen 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 Dortmund Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

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
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 Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
16h 12m
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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44

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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.58–$7.00
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

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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