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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Istanbul is to drive which costs 19.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺ and takes 21h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Istanbul is to drive which takes 21h 12m and costs 19.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Istanbul?

The distance between Interlaken and Istanbul is 1966 km. The road distance is 2169.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Belgrade which takes 31h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Interlaken to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Istanbul train from?

Interlaken to Istanbul train services, operated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, depart from Interlaken West station.

What is the time difference between Interlaken and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Interlaken. It is currently 10:32 PM in Interlaken and 11:32 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Interlaken to Istanbul train arrive?

Interlaken to Istanbul train services, operated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Istanbul is 2170 km. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Interlaken to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4288+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Interlaken 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 Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
8h 6m
Drive 2,169.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Interlaken to Istanbulcar 2,169.5 km
21h 12m
₺19,614–28,331
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Luzerntrain Lix
2. Take the bus from Lucerne to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
31h 6m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich HBtrain
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
40h 2m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
8h 19m
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
8h 27m
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
8h 30m
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
10h 2m
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
10h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Romanshorntrain
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
36h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Interlaken to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
21h 35m
₺21,700–31,345

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

50Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

₺4,347Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Interlaken to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,966 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Interlaken to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 Interlaken Ost to İstanbul Esenler via Luzern, Lucerne, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 31h 6m.

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