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22 h 39 min
2472 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (2 472 km)
22 h 39 min
2472 km.
from $135
Fastest
Plane from Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport) to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
8 h 6 min
2035 km.
from $131.52
Bus, Train
30 h 43 min
2034 km.
from $230.10
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport)
7 h 46 min
2035 km.
from $190.13
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt)
9 h 51 min
2035 km.
from $278.17
Bus
34 h 50 min
2034 km.
from $215

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Munich central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$89.17

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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:
$82.80–$152.86

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$29.30

Trans Turist

Phone:
387 35 320-325
Email:
Website:
transturist.ba/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$70.06

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$254.77–$369.42

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$496.81
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.50
Plane from Istanbul to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$496.81
Plane from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$764.32

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$445.85
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$522.28

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$764.32

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$121.02–$140.12
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$203.82
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$38.22
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,210.17

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Essen is to fly and train which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Essen central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Essen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 14m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Essen?

The distance between Istanbul and Essen is 2090 km. The road distance is 2470.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 43m and costs $173.91 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Istanbul to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Essen bus from?

Istanbul to Essen bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Essen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Essen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $206.52 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Istanbul to Essen bus arrive?

Istanbul to Essen bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Essen?

Essen is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:24 in Istanbul and 10:24 in Essen.

Where does the Istanbul to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Essen is 2470 km. It takes approximately 22h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Essen.

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

Book your Istanbul to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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