There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by plane, bus, train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
5h 52m€152–352Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
27h 21m€161–509Night train, train via Prague
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
40h 8m€183–348Drive 2,041.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ)car 2,041.9 km
20h 7m€291–420Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train stationbus 1926
40h 29m€200–367Night train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
40h 21m€195–358
Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to fly which costs €150 - €360 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €150 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 8m.
The distance between Istanbul and Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 1734 km. The road distance is 2041.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 21m and costs €160 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ), including transfers.
Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €370 and takes 40h 29m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany?
Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen via București, Autogara Militari, Leipzig central train station, and Leipzig Hbf in around 40h 29m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–340
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200–700
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–90
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–90
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €55–85
Train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €80–120
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:09 PM in Istanbul and 7:09 PM in Leipzig Airport (LEJ).
Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 2042 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Leipzig Airport (LEJ).
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