How to travel from Hamburg to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Hamburg and İstanbul is around 2,004km (1,245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Hamburg to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Hamburg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost$220($220)
Pegasus Airlines
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Haskovo Central Bus Station and then to Istanbul Otogari.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$125($125)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Göttingen then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$260($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $220.
The distance between Hamburg and İstanbul is around 2,004km (1,245 miles).
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Hamburg and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $220.
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamburg and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haskovo Central Bus Station and Istanbul Otogari. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Arda Tur, MetroTurizm and Alpar Turizm run regular bus services between Hamburg and İstanbul. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamburg and İstanbul. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.
Turkish Airlines, LOT, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between Hamburg and İstanbul. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.
The flight from Hamburg to İstanbul typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,476km (1,538 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around $335.
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) + 4 similar | 4hrs | $220($220) | every 10 mins | 2,051km (1,274 miles) |
| Fly | 4h 5m | $335($335) | every 10 mins | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | $280($280) | hourly | 2,135km (1,327 miles) |
| Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly | 5h 5m | $370($370) | every 30 mins | 2,109km (1,311 miles) |
| Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly | 5h 20m | $175($175) | every 30 mins | 2,157km (1,340 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | $125($125) | twice daily | 2,579km (1,602 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | $260($260) | 3 times a week | 2,663km (1,655 miles) |
| Train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, bus | 1 day 8h | $205($205) | twice a week | 2,613km (1,624 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 2h | $150($150) | once a week | 2,906km (1,806 miles) |
Drive | 22h 35m | $410($410) | on demand | 2,476km (1,538 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamburg and İstanbul
Train operators
metronom
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
LOT
Aegean Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Union Ivkoni
Arda Tur
MetroTurizm
Brianna Tour
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul