How to travel from Munich to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Munich and İstanbul is around 1,615km (1,003 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Munich 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 → Munich if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost$275($275)
Turkish Airlines
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Burgas Bus Station South then Malko Tarnovo and then to Istanbul - Aksaray.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$120($120)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$86($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Munich to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $86 and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $275.
The distance between Munich and İstanbul is around 1,615km (1,003 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Munich and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Munich to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $275.
The cheapest way to travel between Munich and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $86 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Munich and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Munich and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Munich to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Burgas Bus Station South and Malko Tarnovo. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Karat-S, M-Bus, STRANDJA and TransEvren run regular bus services between Munich and İstanbul. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Munich and İstanbul. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Munich and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT, Ukraine International Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between Munich and İstanbul. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Munich to İstanbul typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) 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 Munich and İstanbul. The distance is around 1,882km (1,169 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $275.
Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 40m | $275($275) | every 15 mins | 1,615km (1,003 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 3h 45m | $310($310) | every 15 mins | 1,663km (1,033 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | $300($300) | every 2 hours | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
| Train to Nürnberg Hbf, Fly | 4h 35m | $485($485) | every 30 mins | 1,858km (1,154 miles) |
| Train to Nürnberg Hbf, Fly | 4h 40m | $650($650) | every 30 mins | 1,906km (1,184 miles) |
| Train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Fly | 5h 40m | $315($315) | hourly | 2,076km (1,290 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | $120($120) | once daily | 2,255km (1,401 miles) |
Train and Bus | 22h 10m | $86($86) | 3 times a week | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
Drive | 17h 50m | $310($310) | on demand | 1,882km (1,169 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Munich and İstanbul
Train operators
Transdev
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
LOT
Ukraine International Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Karat-S
M-Bus
STRANDJA
TransEvren
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