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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 35h 25m.

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 13m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 25m.

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 Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.

How far is it from Bern to Istanbul?

The distance between Bern and Istanbul is 1908 km. The road distance is 2225.3 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 25m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bern. It is currently 6:51 PM in Bern and 8:51 PM 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 2225 km. It takes approximately 21h 49m 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 4286+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
7h 13m
₺6,784–15,359
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
7h 36m
₺3,956–17,876
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
35h 25m
₺5,494–8,336
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 4m
₺18,300–28,820
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
21h
₺21,645–30,410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 21m
₺4,497–18,380
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 28m
₺6,143–19,855
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
8h 40m
₺7,913–23,102
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
8h 48m
₺4,826–20,123
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
43h 30m
₺8,425–14,213
Drive 2,225.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Istanbulcar 2,225.3 km
21h 49m
₺19,688–28,438

Bern to Istanbul by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

35h 25mAverage Duration

₺5,494Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,908.5 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 25m.

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