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

The cheapest way to get from Brig to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which costs 4.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brig to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Brig and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Brig to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Brig and arriving at Yenikapi via Bern, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

How far is it from Brig to Istanbul?

The distance between Brig and Istanbul is 1855 km. The road distance is 2121.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brig to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 19m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Brig to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brig to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Brig and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Brig. It is currently 7:54 AM in Brig and 8:54 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Brig to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brig to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Brig to Istanbul is 2121 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Brig to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3063+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Brig 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
8h 29m
₺4,461–10,571
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
10h 5m
₺4,024–12,092
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Romanshorntrain Ic8
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
36h 19m
₺10,565–23,357
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 31m
₺21,967–39,993
Drive 2,121.2 km
1. Drive from Brig to Istanbulcar 2,121.2 km
20h 5m
₺19,125–27,624
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
8h 39m
₺8,689–22,348
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
8h 46m
₺5,615–21,789
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
8h 52m
₺6,102–23,369
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
11h 10m
₺6,001–15,381
Train, bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the train from Brig to Siontrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
2d
₺10,415–12,335
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brig to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
21h 50m
₺22,012–31,796

Brig to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

36h 19mAverage Duration

₺10,565Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,854.6 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Brig to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Gallarate, take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brig to Istanbul via Romanshorn, Lindau-Reutin, and Lindau in around 36h 19m.

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