Istanbul to Frankfurt by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Frankfurt by bus takes about 41h 30m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 05m.
Recommended route
$211
41h 30m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → FrankfurtFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | $211 | 41h 30m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $125 | 3h 05m | 1 transfer |
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?
About 41h 30m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Frankfurt?
The best price in our latest check was $211. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Frankfurt?
FlixBus. 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 $341.
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