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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin is to train and bus which costs €100 - €140 and takes 41h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Berlin?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 14m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Berlin?

The distance between Istanbul and Berlin is 1757 km. The road distance is 2113.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Berlin without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 39m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Istanbul to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Berlin bus from?

Istanbul to Berlin bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Berlin train from?

Istanbul to Berlin train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Berlin?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Berlin is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 31h 40m.

Where does the Istanbul to Berlin bus arrive?

Istanbul to Berlin bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Berlin?

Berlin is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:55 PM in Istanbul and 3:55 PM in Berlin.

Where does the Istanbul to Berlin train arrive?

Istanbul to Berlin train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Berlin is 2113 km. It takes approximately 21h 3m to drive from Istanbul to Berlin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Berlin?

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Berlin by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
6h 17m
€100–302
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SAW - BER
6h 42m
€80–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
27h 39m
€190–558
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Rj
40h 14m
€155–273
Drive 2,113.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Berlincar 2,113.3 km
21h 3m
€306–442
Bus to Burgas Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BOJ - BER
10h 58m
€93–326
Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
8h 22m
€205–595
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1385 / ...
31h 40m
€125–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Berlin Hauptbahnhofbus
34h 20m
€108–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus Racic Eurobus
41h 50m
€100–136

Istanbul to Berlin by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,757.3 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Berlin, Germany?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Munich central bus station in around 31h 40m.

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