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 2.800 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 6h 39m.

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 21m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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 34h 25m.

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, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 33m.

How far is it from Berlin to Istanbul?

The distance between Berlin and Istanbul is 1757 km. The road distance is 2111.2 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 27m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 21m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 34h 25m.

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 1h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 12:11 PM in Berlin and 1:11 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 21h 2m 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 3059+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Berlin to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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 21m
₺4,663–12,638
Bus
cheapest
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 25 / ...
34h 25m
₺1,756–8,514
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
31h 27m
₺10,544–20,517
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
38h 33m
₺18,659–34,394
Drive 2,111.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbulcar 2,111.2 km
21h 2m
₺15,769–22,777
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
6h 39m
₺2,876–12,659
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
7h 34m
₺6,843–23,284
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
42h 35m
₺9,115–15,281

Berlin to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 27mAverage Duration

₺10,544Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,757.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Berlin, 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 Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 34h 25m.

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