How to travel from Istanbul to Munich

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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Munich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $45, and a bus costs an average of $109.

Distance: 983 miles (1583 km)

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Bus

$136

Average price

Cheapest

$149

Average price

6h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 43m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

32h 42m

Average total duration

32h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4.7 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Istanbul to Munich

How to get from Istanbul to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Istanbul to Munich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AJetVF41
11:45AM2h55
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
12:40PMMunich Airport
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AJetVF41
11:45AM2h55
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
12:40PMMunich Airport
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC1021
12:10PM2h45
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
12:55PMMunich Airport
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00AM34h45
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
07:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1661One-way
1 transfer
Pegasus AirlinesPC1019
08:50AM2h45
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
09:35AMMunich Airport
$551One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC1023
04:10PM2h45
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
04:55PMMunich Airport
$551One-way
0 transfers
Turkish AirlinesTK1629
09:10AM2h45
Istanbul Airport
09:55AMMunich Airport
$2241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Istanbul to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Munich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Istanbul and Munich including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Munich is a flight with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Munich:

A flight is $64 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Istanbul to Munich costing on average $109 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 45m.

The distance from Istanbul to Munich is approximately 983 miles (1583 km).
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Munich is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Munich as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alpar Turizm to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Alpar Turizm.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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