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 75 - SFr 190 and takes 9h 16m.

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 9h 8m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 390.

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 5m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Brig?

The distance between Istanbul and Brig is 2148 km. The road distance is 2121.1 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 which takes 36h 18m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m 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 10:41 AM in Istanbul and 9:41 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 2121 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Istanbul to Brig.

Where can I stay near Brig?

There are 1499+ 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, 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 Geneva International Airport, train
best
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 157–402
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Domodossolatrain
11h 5m
CHF 76–225
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 187–410
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 5m
CHF 255–429
Drive 2,121.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Brigcar 2,121.1 km
20h 12m
CHF 335–483
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 8m
CHF 149–387
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
9h 16m
CHF 78–182
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 33m
CHF 100–395
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 Domodossolatrain
11h 10m
CHF 114–293
Bus, train via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Sion, poste/garebus
3. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain Ec
45h 49m
CHF 171–193
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 Brigcar
21h 37m
CHF 386–554

Istanbul to Brig by bus and train

2Weekly Services

36h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,147.8 km
Duration: 9h 21m

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 Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, then take the train to Brig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Brig via Lindau, Lindau-Reutin, and Romanshorn in around 36h 18m.

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