How to get from Vienna to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 31h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1272 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1272 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €104Checked Sep 7 | 21h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €98Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 31h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€104Checked Sep 721h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€98Omio catalogue, Sep 831h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Plovdıvbus
ArdaTur·17h 55m - 2Plovdıv → IstanbulbusArdaTur·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Vienna to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€104October 2026
€68Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 36h 25m€98Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurVienna-Plovdıv, Plovdıv-IstanbulBook →
RyanairVienna-Kraków, Kraków-BucharestSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBucharest-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Istanbul works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Vienna to Plovdıv, about 17h 55m. Transfer in Plovdıv and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Istanbul (8h). In total it's roughly €103 over 31h 30m, 1 transfer.
Vienna to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 31h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Vienna?
About 1272 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €103. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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