You can get from Vienna to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
To get from Vienna to Istanbul on Jul 03 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 790 miles (1274 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $184 (€165) • 2 h | |
Popular travel companies | Eurolines Germany or Lot Polish Airlines |
Travel 790 miles (1274 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train to Istanbul from Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Eurolines Germany or Lot Polish Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Vienna to Istanbul.
International travel from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey is: Fully open.
Entry into Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Turkey must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 6/25/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip to Istanbul from Vienna.
The restriction level for your return to Vienna, Austria from Turkey is: Fully open.
Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.
Conditions of reentry into Austria:
You should observe these safety measures in Austria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 6/27/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Vienna from Istanbul closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 travel options from Vienna to Istanbul: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Istanbul:
A ferry is generally $101 (€90) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $101 (€90) from Vienna to Istanbul.
A ferry is $184 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Istanbul costing on average $184 (€165).
Taking a ferry is usually $4 (€4) less than taking a train to Istanbul, which costs on average $4 (€4) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Vienna to Istanbul is by flight, which takes on average 2 h compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 22 h 40 min of travel time.
In comparison, getting to Istanbul by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min on average.
Istanbul is approximately 790 miles (1274 km) away from Vienna.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Istanbul:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Vienna to Istanbul.
When planning your trip from Vienna to Istanbul, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Vienna to Istanbul online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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