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  • Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt central station
    Arrival time: December 29 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: December 29 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 7 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRANKFURT
    Arrival time: January 8 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: Yazıcıoğlu TurizmYazıcıoğlu Turizm
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 22 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRANKFURT
    Arrival time: February 23 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: Yazıcıoğlu TurizmYazıcıoğlu Turizm
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 6 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRANKFURT
    Arrival time: March 7 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: Yazıcıoğlu TurizmYazıcıoğlu Turizm
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe.

Bus
Average Price$183 - $184Average Duration1d 6h
47kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$111 - $242Average Duration23h 20m
77kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Istanbul Europe. The journey takes about 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
23h 20mAverage Duration
$111Cheapest ticket
77kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$184
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:45pm
Distance1154 miles (1861 km)

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $182

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $182 to $184 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Europe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2025-09-09.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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