What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

How far is it from Berlin to Istanbul?

The distance between Berlin and Istanbul is 1815 km. The road distance is 2111.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 26m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Berlin to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Istanbul bus from?

Berlin to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Berlin to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Berlin to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 33h 15m.

Where does the Berlin to Istanbul bus arrive?

Berlin to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 6:21 PM in Berlin and 8:21 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Berlin to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Istanbul is 2111 km. It takes approximately 20h 56m to drive from Berlin to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Istanbul?

Book your Berlin to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Berlin to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BER - SAW
6h 38m
₺3,067–16,194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Haskovo Central Bus StationArda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
33h 15m
₺1,720–8,116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
31h 26m
₺7,470–15,114
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádraží27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni NadraziRj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien HbfRj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
39h 5m
₺14,437–24,983
Drive 2,111.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbul2,111.4 km
20h 56m
₺14,931–21,567
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)BER - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 9m
₺4,384–16,453
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)LEJ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 22m
₺8,008–22,303
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militari1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
42h 35m
₺5,226–12,572
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 58m
₺18,460–104,209

Berlin to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 26mAverage Duration

₺7,470Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,814.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 33h 15m.

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