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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.900 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Istanbul via Lindau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.

How far is it from Bern to Istanbul?

The distance between Bern and Istanbul is 1967 km. The road distance is 2224.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 35h 20m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Bern to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Istanbul bus from?

Bern to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Istanbul train from?

Bern to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bern and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bern. It is currently 10:32 PM in Bern and 12:32 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Bern to Istanbul train arrive?

Bern to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Istanbul is 2224 km. It takes approximately 21h 37m to drive from Bern to Istanbul.

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

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Bern to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Istanbul by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
7h 28m
₺4,122–18,414
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
7h 38m
₺3,688–17,681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lindau106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbul
35h 20m
₺5,754–8,444
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
39h 20m
₺17,540–27,641
Drive 2,224.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Istanbul2,224.2 km
21h 37m
₺19,212–27,751
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 3m
₺6,339–16,673
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 14m
₺5,405–19,940
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)GVA - SAW
8h 47m
₺3,898–17,414
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)GVA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 23m
₺6,315–15,673
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
41h 45m
₺16,854–65,111
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Bern to București, Autogara Militari1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
43h 30m
₺7,648–16,461

Bern to Istanbul by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

35h 20mAverage Duration

₺5,754Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,967 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Bern to Istanbul via Lindau and Lindau in around 35h 20m.

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