Bus Munich to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Munich to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Munich to Istanbul from various bus operators like FlixBus, Alpar Turizm or Yazıcıoğlu Turizm for the next days.

today

$128

tomorrow

$136

Tuesday

$136

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$132

Saturday

$229

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	31h 30m	11:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	31h 30m	11:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/15/2025 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/16/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	31h 30m	11:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	26h 0m	2:00 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$132	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Yazıcıoğlu Turizm	20h 0m	4:00 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$146	A Bus from Yazıcıoğlu Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus	31h 30m	11:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	31h 30m	11:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Munich to Istanbul via Zagreb, you can save more than $84? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  43h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 12/21/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  22h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
Travel time is 10h 0m longer, but you will save $84

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Munich to Istanbul is $121 on 1/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Munich and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Munich and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Munich to Istanbul. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Munich and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Munich to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Munich and Istanbul, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Munich to Istanbul

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Alpar Turizm and Yazıcıoğlu Turizm that travel 1 times every day by bus from Munich to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Munich to Istanbul starting from $121!

Cheapest Bus	$121
Fastest Bus	22h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	984.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Alpar Turizm and Yazıcıoğlu Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Munich to Istanbul

Every day, 1 buses from 3 bus companies leave Munich for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$128

Monday 12/15

$136

Tuesday 12/16

$136

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$223

Saturday 12/20

$229

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$167

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$180

Sunday 12/28

$188

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$121

Friday 01/02

$171

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$149

Wednesday 01/07

$149

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Munich to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Munich to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $127, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Munich to Istanbul. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $180.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Munich to Istanbul, with $128. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $132.

How to save money travelling from Munich to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Munich to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Munich to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Munich to Istanbul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Munich to Istanbul

These are the most booked bus companies between Munich to Istanbul from our users.

FlixBus from Munich to Istanbul

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Munich to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price	$128
Fastest Bus	33h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:00 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/10/2025

Alpar Turizm from Munich to Istanbul

Here you will find the key facts about the Alpar Turizm bus route Munich to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price	$132
Fastest Bus	28h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	10/15/2025

Yazıcıoğlu Turizm from Munich to Istanbul

Here you will find the key facts about the Yazıcıoğlu Turizm bus route Munich to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price	$146
Fastest Bus	22h 0m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	10/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Munich and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Munich and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

Arnulfstraße 21

Fröttmaning Bus Station

Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21

Lenbachplatz Bus Stop

Schwabing Nordfriedhof Bus Stop

Ungererstraße 128

Trade Fair Bus Stop

Willy-Brandt-Allee 11

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Munich to Istanbul? Compare all modes of transports from Munich to Istanbul.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Munich to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Munich to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Munich to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Munich to Istanbul bus

How much does a Munich Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $121 and takes 33h 30m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Munich to Istanbul?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $121 and $229. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Munich to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Munich to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Munich to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Munich to Istanbul is offered by Yazıcıoğlu Turizm and takes 22h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $146. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Munich to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Munich starts at 11:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Munich to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Munich for Istanbul starts at 11:00 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Munich Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Munich to Istanbul, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Alpar Turizm and Yazıcıoğlu Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Munich and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Alpar Turizm and Yazıcıoğlu Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Munich to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Munich Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Munich Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Munich to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Munich to Istanbul

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Munich and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Munich and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!