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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bern is to fly and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 330 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bern is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Bern. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Bern via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Bern. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Bern via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 37m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bern?

The distance between Istanbul and Bern is 1911 km. The road distance is 2224.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bern without a car is to bus which takes 31h 55m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Istanbul to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bern train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Bern bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bern?

Bern is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:19 AM in Istanbul and 12:19 AM in Bern.

Where does the Istanbul to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bern is 2225 km. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Bern.

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

Book your Istanbul to Bern bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

Istanbul to Bern - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Bern by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
7h 50m
CHF 113–300
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 25m
CHF 67–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to BernN106 / ...
31h 55m
CHF 98–160
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
39h 37m
CHF 222–339
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Bern
20h 41m
CHF 383–547
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
7h 57m
CHF 70–335
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)IST - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 28m
CHF 100–365
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)IST - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
9h 30m
CHF 113–290
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
9h 32m
CHF 70–325
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)IST - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
4. Take the train from Brig to Bern
10h 48m
CHF 124–308
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bern
11h 4m
CHF 124–335
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bern1921
43h 35m
CHF 123–233
Drive 2,224.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bern2,224.7 km
21h 43m
CHF 354–511

Istanbul to Bern by bus

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31h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,911.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Bern via Munich central bus station in around 31h 55m.

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