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Twelve ways to Travel from Istanbul to Dresden

Composite routes from Istanbul to Dresden

Cheapest
18 h 37 min
Car
1985 km.
from $109
Fastest
2 h 39 min
Plane
Other
18 h 37 min
Rideshare
1985 km.
from $25.89
37 h 33 min
Train
1612 km.
from $183.17
30 h 39 min
Bus, Train
1613 km.
from $232.46
8 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1613 km.
from $248.80
8 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1613 km.
from $206.43
8 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1613 km.
from $191.20
9 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1613 km.
from $256.30
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1613 km.
from $224.80
31 h 45 min
1614 km.
from $160.41
38 h 5 min
1614 km.
from $200.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$82.80
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$203.82

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$62.42

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$140.12
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$30.57

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$127.39

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Istanbul to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,146.47

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$585.98
Plane from Istanbul to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$420.37

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62

Corendon Airlines

Website:
corendon.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$420.37

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Bamberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.05–$62.42
Train from Bamberg to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$89.17
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.86–$52.23
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$42.04–$47.13

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$53.50
Train from Wien Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$152.86

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Praha
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.69–$101.91
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$42.04–$58.60

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Praha
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$22.93
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$11.46

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Praha
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$57.32

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$31.91

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Praha
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 31h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs $152.17 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Dresden. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul and Dresden?

There are no direct flights between Istanbul and Dresden. The fastest has 1 change and takes 5h 20m and costs $130.43 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Istanbul to Dresden?

The distance between Istanbul and Dresden is 1643 km. The road distance is 1986 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dresden without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 39m and costs $173.91 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Istanbul to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dresden bus from?

Istanbul to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dresden train from?

Istanbul to Dresden train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Dresden?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dresden is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 31h 45m.

Where does the Istanbul to Dresden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dresden?

Dresden is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:26 in Istanbul and 08:26 in Dresden.

Where does the Istanbul to Dresden train arrive?

Istanbul to Dresden train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Dresden is 1986 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Dresden.

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

Book your Istanbul to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $48.70 per night.
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