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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg is to fly and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 310 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg is to fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Munich central bus station and Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Fribourg?

The distance between Istanbul and Fribourg is 2068 km. The road distance is 2243.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 34m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Istanbul to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Fribourg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Fribourg train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Fribourg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Fribourg?

Fribourg is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:24 AM in Istanbul and 1:24 AM in Fribourg.

Where does the Istanbul to Fribourg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Fribourg is 2243 km. It takes approximately 22h 30m to drive from Istanbul to Fribourg.

Where can I stay near Fribourg?

There are 324+ hotels available in Fribourg.

Istanbul to Fribourg - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Fribourg 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 Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 29m
CHF 116–355
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 49m
CHF 55–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
31h 34m
CHF 178–321
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 Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
40h 27m
CHF 226–343
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 Fribourgcar
21h 6m
CHF 385–542
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 Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 23m
CHF 111–265
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
8h 29m
CHF 101–349
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
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 44m
CHF 61–326
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 Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 48m
CHF 70–315
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 56m
CHF 120–300
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
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
12h 2m
CHF 118–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Fribourgbus 106 / ...
33h 1m
CHF 99–145
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Fribourgbus 1921
43h 56m
CHF 166–246
Drive 2,243.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Fribourgcar 2,243.4 km
22h 30m
CHF 352–508

Istanbul to Fribourg by bus, foot, and train

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31h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,067.7 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Munich central bus station, Fribourg, and Fribourg, Poya in around 33h 1m.

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