Istanbul to Frankfurt by bus + train
This route from Istanbul to Frankfurt is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 44h 20m in total, run by FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 05m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → CologneFlixBus
- 3trainCologne → Frankfurt
Deutsche Bahn
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €216 | 44h 20m | 2 transfers |
| flight | €176 | 3h 05m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Frankfurt by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Frankfurt take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 44h 20m, 2 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Frankfurt?
The best price in our latest check was €216. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Frankfurt?
FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 05m. It is cheaper too, at €176.
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