What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul is to fly which costs 2.100 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin (State) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin (State) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin (State) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin (State) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Yenikapi via Berlin Hbf, Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.

How far is it from Berlin (State) to Istanbul?

The distance between Berlin (State) and Istanbul is 1752 km. The road distance is 2111.2 km.

How do I travel from Berlin (State) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 30m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin (State) to Istanbul bus from?

Berlin (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin (State) to Istanbul train from?

Berlin (State) to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Berlin (State) to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 35h 4m.

Where does the Berlin (State) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Berlin (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Haskovo Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Berlin (State) and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Berlin (State). It is currently 4:19 AM in Berlin (State) and 5:19 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Berlin (State) to Istanbul train arrive?

Berlin (State) to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Berlin (State) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin (State) to Istanbul is 2111 km. It takes approximately 21h 3m to drive from Berlin (State) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4277+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Berlin (State) to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin (State) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
6h 12m
₺4,519–12,486
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
6h 30m
₺2,132–14,507
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 30m
₺10,648–21,060
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 35m
₺18,626–35,405
Drive 2,111.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbulcar 2,111.2 km
21h 3m
₺15,587–22,515
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
7h 28m
₺6,702–24,021
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
35h 4m
₺8,358–12,639
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
44h 16m
₺8,966–16,206
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
22h 36m
₺20,464–69,559

Berlin (State) to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 30mAverage Duration

₺10,648Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,751.5 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Berlin (State), Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 35h 4m.

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