Istanbul to Frankfurt by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Frankfurt by train takes about 51h 30m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 05m.
Recommended route
$272
51h 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
- 1trainIstanbul → Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busBucharest → Frankfurt
FlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $272 | 51h 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 train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Frankfurt take by train?
About 51h 30m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Frankfurt?
The best price in our latest check was $272. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Frankfurt?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 05m. It is cheaper too, at $341.
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