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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Brig is to fly and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Brig is to fly and train which takes 8h 53m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Brig?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Brig. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Brig via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 6m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Brig?

The distance between Istanbul and Brig is 1855 km. The road distance is 2122.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Brig without a car is to bus and train via Sofia which takes 35h 4m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Istanbul to Brig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Brig train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Brig?

Brig is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:21 PM in Istanbul and 11:21 AM in Brig.

Where does the Istanbul to Brig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Brig?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Brig is 2122 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Istanbul to Brig.

Where can I stay near Brig?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Brig.

Istanbul to Brig - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Brig by plane, train, bus, 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
8h 53m
CHF 89–237
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
35h 4m
CHF 140–187
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 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
41h 6m
CHF 253–431
Drive 2,122.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Brigcar 2,122.3 km
20h 12m
CHF 335–484
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 Brigtrain
9h 21m
CHF 158–467
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
9h 9m
CHF 156–406
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
3. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
9h 34m
CHF 110–470
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 Brigtrain
10h 4m
CHF 106–279
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
10h 8m
CHF 142–353
Fly Istanbul to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane IST - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
11h 27m
CHF 131–366
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Romanshorntrain Re
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Brigtrain Ic8
36h 18m
CHF 185–419

Istanbul to Brig by bus and train

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35h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,854.6 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Brig. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Gallarate, take the train to Domodossola, then take the train to Brig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Brig via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, Milano, Stazione Centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 35h 4m.

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