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 5.100 ₺ - 5.700 ₺ and takes 31h 2m.

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 6h 52m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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 Esenler Otogar via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.

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 40h 19m.

How far is it from Bern to Istanbul?

The distance between Bern and Istanbul is 1903 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 train and bus which takes 27h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 11:43 AM in Bern and 1:43 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 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 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Bern to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 13 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 Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
6h 52m
₺7,389–17,808
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 40m
₺3,540–14,613
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to LuzernIc
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
27h 16m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 19m
₺17,582–27,615
Drive 2,224.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Istanbul2,224.2 km
21h 37m
₺19,020–27,473
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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 30m
₺4,402–19,329
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
7h 3m
₺6,627–18,092
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)GVA - IST
8h 12m
₺7,332–16,691
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 49m
₺3,745–18,212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
31h 2m
₺5,137–5,607
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
38h 54m
₺5,430–11,215
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
₺16,796–64,928
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
₺5,775–10,458

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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4h 21mAverage Duration

₺4,136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,903.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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You can take a bus from Bern to Esenler Otogar via Pristina in around 31h 2m.

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