There are 12 ways to get from Bremen to Istanbul by plane, train, ferry, bus, night bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Fly Bremen to Istanbul • 6h 1m
1.600 ₺ - 4.114 ₺
Cheapest option
Train to Hamburg, fly to Sabiha Gokcen, ferry • 8h 33m
552 ₺ - 2.677 ₺
10 alternative options
Train to Hamburg, fly to Istanbul • 7h 8m
948 ₺ - 3.847 ₺
Train to Hannover, fly to Istanbul • 7h 11m
1.052 ₺ - 3.997 ₺
Fly Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen, ferry • 9h 11m
1.307 ₺ - 3.466 ₺
Train to Hannover, fly to Sabiha Gokcen, ferry • 8h 36m
686 ₺ - 2.827 ₺
Train, bus, night bus • 33h 47m
1.071 ₺ - 2.361 ₺
Bus via Sofia • 35h 53m
1.012 ₺ - 1.329 ₺
Bus • 41h 19m
Bus, night train • 45h 46m
917 ₺ - 1.147 ₺
Train, night train • 2 days 0h
1.795 ₺ - 3.631 ₺
Drive • 22h 19m
2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Turkey from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Restricted for: Foreign nationals that have visited Iran in the past 14 days. Iran land borders are closed to non-essential travel
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Conditions of entry into Turkey from Germany
- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
Rules to follow in Turkey
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Turkey from Germany.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Istanbul is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Istanbul is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Istanbul is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
Yes, entry into Germany from Turkey is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 2 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Bremen to Istanbul is to bus and night train, which costs 100€ - 140€ and takes 45h 46m.
The quickest way to get from Bremen to Istanbul is to fly which costs 180€ - 480€ and takes 6h 1m.
The distance between Bremen and Istanbul is 2019 km. The road distance is 2448.5 km.
The best way to get from Bremen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night bus which takes 33h 47m and costs 120€ - 280€.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bremen to Istanbul, including transfers.
The best way to get from Bremen to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs 180€ - 480€. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs 110€ - 160€ and takes 35h 53m.
The quickest flight from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 20m.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Bremen. It is currently 4:31 PM in Bremen and 5:31 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Istanbul is 2448 km. It takes approximately 22h 19m to drive from Bremen to Istanbul.
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Bremen Airport to Istanbul Airport.
- Distance: 2019.1 km
- Duration: 6h 1m
What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Bremen to Istanbul twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremen to Istanbul via Sofia, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Otogar in around 35h 53m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bremen to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 4.000 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Istanbul via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.700 ₺ - 4.700 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.100 ₺ - 3.200 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Istanbul via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 3.600 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Istanbul via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 3.800 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Istanbul via Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 4.000 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 3.500 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 3.900 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.500 ₺ - 4.100 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul via Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.700 ₺ - 4.500 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul via Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1.600 ₺ - 4.400 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 3.600 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 3.900 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Dalaman
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 3.600 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 3.900 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 3.800 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 3.700 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 3.500 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 3.600 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 3.800 ₺
Flights from Bremen to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 3.500 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 2.700 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.100 ₺ - 3.200 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen via Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 900 ₺ - 2.500 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Sabiha Gokcen via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 ₺ - 2.800 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.100 ₺ - 3.000 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 470 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Sabiha Gokcen via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 ₺ - 2.300 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 440 ₺ - 1.700 ₺
Flights from Hamburg to Sabiha Gokcen via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 2.000 ₺
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hamburg to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 2.700 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 2.800 ₺
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Hamburg to Istanbul via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺
Flights from Hannover to Istanbul via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 3.800 ₺
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 380 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 390 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 240 ₺ - 330 ₺
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 250 ₺ - 350 ₺
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 440 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 310 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Bremen central station to Hamburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 70 ₺ - 90 ₺
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 800 ₺ - 950 ₺
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Train from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 800 ₺ - 950 ₺
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 140 ₺ - 200 ₺
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 170 ₺ - 240 ₺
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0700 10 200
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Stara Zagora to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 ₺ - 120 ₺
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- 80 ₺ - 95 ₺
- 1st Class
- 95 ₺ - 120 ₺
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130 ₺ - 200 ₺
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- 130 ₺ - 160 ₺
- 1st Class
- 160 ₺ - 200 ₺
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Wien Hbf to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 190 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 190 ₺ - 250 ₺
- 1st Class
- 500 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Leipzig to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 400 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bremen to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 800 ₺
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Night bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 ₺ - 80 ₺
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- +359 879 321 588
- radinavip@gmail.com
- Website
- radinavip.com
Bus from Bremen to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Schedules at
- radinavip.com
Bus from Bremen to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 35h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Schedules at
- radinavip.com
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 250 ₺ - 310 ₺
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Website
- hasturizm.bg
Bus from Sofia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 86 ₺
- Website
- Has Turizm
- Phone
- 02 952 50 04
- matpu96@abv.bg
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 180 ₺ - 260 ₺
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Website
- panonijabus.com
Bus from Bremen to Novi Sad
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- panonijabus.com
- Book at
- panonijabus.com
- Phone
- +38120 411090
- ozlemtours@yahoo.com
- Website
- ozlem.rs
Bus from Novi Sad to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- ozlem.rs
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kadıköy to Eminönü Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3 ₺ - 5 ₺
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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