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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Erfurt to Istanbul

Composite routes from Erfurt to Istanbul

Cheapest
20 h 20 min
Car
2193 km.
from $120
Other
6 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $186.03
37 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1763 km.
from $125.32
32 h 17 min
Train
1764 km.
from $217.14
7 h 35 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $161.96
7 h 43 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $254.25
8 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $258.73
8 h 54 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $151.20
8 h 42 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $239.57
9 h 33 min
Train, Plane
1763 km.
from $247.84
33 h 51 min
1764 km.
from $168.83
43 h 5 min
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
1764 km.
from $238.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leipzig central train station to București,
Ave. Duration:
27h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$216.28
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.52–$82.70

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Erfurt Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.70–$114.50
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$41.98

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$33.08

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.78–$139.95

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,145.03
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$394.40
Plane from Frankfurt to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$305.34
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$954.19
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$1,781.16

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$636.13
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$165.39
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$826.97

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Frankfurt to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$483.46
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$432.57
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$547.07

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig/Halle
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$66.16
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Göttingen to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$241.73–$343.51

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Göttingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$33.08

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$249.97–$1,242.62

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$90.09

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$31.87

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$43.26
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$95.42

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Email:
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig-Leutzsch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$31.81

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$44.53
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig-Leutzsch
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$41.98

agilis

Phone:
+49 800 589 28 40
Website:
agilis.de/
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Istanbul is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 33h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $141.30 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 36m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Istanbul?

The distance between Erfurt and Istanbul is 1836 km. The road distance is 2192.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 17m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Erfurt to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Istanbul bus from?

Erfurt to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Erfurt Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Erfurt to Istanbul bus arrive?

Erfurt to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Erfurt and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Erfurt. It is currently 07:16 in Erfurt and 09:16 in Istanbul.

Where does the Erfurt to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erfurt to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Istanbul is 2193 km. It takes approximately 20h 35m to drive from Erfurt to Istanbul.

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

Book your Erfurt to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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