Train to Düsseldorf
Essen → Düsseldorf · about 20m
Flight to Istanbul
Düsseldorf → Istanbul · about 2h 40m in the air
Essen → Istanbul
Germany to Türkiye · 1 border · Where else can you go from Essen?
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About the trip from Essen to Istanbul
Essen (Germany) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are 2,036 km (1,265 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via Düsseldorf: about 5h 30m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Essen to Düsseldorf: about 20m, 31 km
- Flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul: about 2h 40m in the air, 2,039 km
Every route we know
- Train + Flight, via Düsseldorf: about 5h 30m, 1 change
- Train + Bus + Flight, via Düsseldorf and Maastricht: about 7h 10m, 2 changes
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.