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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.300 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Fribourg and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Istanbul?

The distance between Fribourg and Istanbul is 1939 km. The road distance is 2243.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 17m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Fribourg to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Fribourg to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Fribourg and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Fribourg. It is currently 10:53 PM in Fribourg and 12:53 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Fribourg to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fribourg to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Istanbul is 2244 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Fribourg to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4222+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Fribourg 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 Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
7h 47m
₺6,350–15,889
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
8h 24m
₺3,384–17,326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to St. Gallentrain Ic1
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
35h 17m
₺9,168–15,726
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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 40m
₺17,986–27,934
Drive 2,243.9 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Istanbulcar 2,243.9 km
22h 21m
₺19,729–28,497
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 54m
₺4,163–17,910
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
8h 17m
₺6,471–20,305
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
8h 28m
₺3,456–18,546
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
8h 21m
₺5,743–19,525
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Fribourg to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
42h 9m
₺17,337–65,665
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
45h 6m
₺9,488–14,349

Fribourg to Istanbul by train and bus

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35h 17mAverage Duration

₺9,168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,939.4 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, and București, Autogara Militari in around 45h 6m.

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