Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Schengenby plane, bus, train, night train, or car

Find Transport to Schengen

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Schengen 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.

  1. Fly to Luxembourg

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane IST - LUX
    7h 48m
    €102–282

  2. Bus, train via Munich

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perltrain train
    31h 28m
    €153–441

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train
    3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koblenz Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perltrain train
    44h 28m
    €165–309

  4. Drive 2,361.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Schengencar car 2,361.5 km
    21h 47m
    €368–531

  5. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane IST - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perltrain train
    11h 18m
    €160–412

  6. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane IST - CGN
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perltrain train
    11h 2m
    €155–494

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus 091 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Merzig bus stationbus bus
    34h 9m
    €118–191

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Mannheim Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain train Re1
    46h
    €165–366

Istanbul to Schengen by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration31h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Schengen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,056 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Schengen, Luxembourg?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Bahnhofstr., Perl via Munich central bus station, Karlsruhe central train station, and Bahnhof, Merzig in around 34h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Luxembourg

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers