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 65 - SFr 310 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bern is to fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

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 and Zurich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 59m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bern?

The distance between Istanbul and Bern is 1908 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 30h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus 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 FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bern?

Bern is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:57 AM in Istanbul and 3:57 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 59m 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

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

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

Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 32m
CHF 116–260
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 12m
CHF 68–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich to Bernbus
30h 59m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
39h 30m
CHF 231–352
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Berncar
20h 46m
CHF 379–531
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 56m
CHF 108–352
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 58m
CHF 75–330
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 6m
CHF 141–395
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)plane SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 26m
CHF 80–360
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
10h 22m
CHF 122–281
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)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain
11h 10m
CHF 99–325
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
43h 10m
CHF 146–250
Drive 2,224.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Berncar 2,224.7 km
21h 59m
CHF 348–502

Istanbul to Bern by bus

3Weekly Buses

43h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,908.5 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Bern via Munich central bus station and Zurich in around 30h 59m.

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