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 2.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ 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 31m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 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 İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Berlin to Istanbul?

The distance between Berlin and Istanbul is 1815 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 25m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 39m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Berlin to Istanbul bus arrive?

Berlin to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 7:22 AM in Berlin and 9:22 AM 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 3m to drive from Berlin to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4053+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Berlin to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 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)plane BER - SAW
6h 39m
₺2,069–14,574
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 25m
₺9,865–18,626
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 30m
₺16,845–32,024
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Suedkreuz to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 58m
₺14,181–29,363
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
6h 31m
₺4,456–12,553
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 39m
₺6,446–22,717
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Belgrade bus stationbus N1908
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
31h 30m
₺6,132–9,519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 2h
Drive 2,111.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Istanbulcar 2,111.2 km
21h 3m
₺15,421–22,274
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
₺20,438–66,521

Berlin to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 25mAverage Duration

₺9,865Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,814.9 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to İstanbul Esenler via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 31h 30m.

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