What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State) is to bus via Sofia which costs €90 - €130 and takes 33h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State)?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State) is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Berlin (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Berlin (State). However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz via Sofia Central Bus Station and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Berlin (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Berlin (State). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 47m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Berlin (State)?

The distance between Istanbul and Berlin (State) is 1752 km. The road distance is 2113.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State) without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 46m and costs €190 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State)?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Berlin (State) bus from?

Istanbul to Berlin (State) bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Berlin (State) train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Berlin (State)?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Berlin (State) is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 33h 10m.

Where does the Istanbul to Berlin (State) bus arrive?

Istanbul to Berlin (State) bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Berlin (State)?

Berlin (State) is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:27 PM in Istanbul and 3:27 PM in Berlin (State).

Where does the Istanbul to Berlin (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Berlin (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Berlin (State)?

There are 2601+ hotels available in Berlin (State).

Istanbul to Berlin (State) - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
6h 11m
€96–255
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 36m
€66–215
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 46m
€193–502
Night train, train via Nuremberg
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 Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
37h 47m
€262–702
Drive 2,113.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Berlincar 2,113.3 km
21h 3m
€305–441
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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
7h 49m
€144–477
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 52m
€95–259
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Berlin Hauptbahnhofbus
33h 10m
€90–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardzhik Coach Stationbus Citylines 19
2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus Racic Eurobus
37h 33m
€114–158
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 Hbftrain Rj
38h 49m
€155–437

Istanbul to Berlin (State) by bus, foot, and train

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27h 46mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,751.5 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Berlin (State), 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 Büyük Otogari to U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 33h 10m.

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