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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sweden is to fly which costs 900 kr - 4700 kr and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sweden is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 1300 kr - 5000 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sweden?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Sweden. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Sweden?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sweden station. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Berlin Hbf and Berlin Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sweden?

The distance between Istanbul and Sweden is 2232 km. The road distance is 3473.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sweden without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 46m and costs 3600 kr - 7000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Istanbul to Sweden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sweden bus from?

Istanbul to Sweden bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sweden train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Sweden?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sweden is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 1300 kr - 5000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Istanbul to Sweden bus arrive?

Istanbul to Sweden bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sweden?

Sweden is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:31 PM in Istanbul and 5:31 PM in Sweden.

Where does the Istanbul to Sweden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Sweden?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sweden is 3474 km. It takes approximately 34h 49m to drive from Istanbul to Sweden.

Where can I stay near Sweden?

There are 909+ hotels available in Sweden.

Istanbul to Sweden - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Sweden by plane, bus, train, night train, car, busferry, 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 Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane IST - GOT
6h 51m
kr 1,355–4,977
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane SAW - CPH
7h 27m
kr 818–3,119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
43h 46m
kr 3,618–6,928
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Berlin Lichtenberg to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
2d 6h
kr 5,136–9,394
Drive 3,473.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Stockholmcar 3,473.8 km
34h 49m
kr 6,043–8,728
Fly Istanbul to Copenhagen Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane IST - CPH
7h 6m
kr 1,430–2,923
Fly Istanbul to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane IST - ARN
7h
kr 1,639–3,324
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane SAW - ARN
7h 20m
kr 909–4,660
Bus
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2d 2h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the busferry from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbusferry
2d 3h
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Stockholm Central Bus Stationbus
2d 12h
kr 2,217–2,770
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholmcar
39h 25m
kr 5,748–8,169

Istanbul to Sweden by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

43h 46mAverage Duration

kr 3,618Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Sweden.

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Distance: 2,232.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sweden?

Turkish Airlines, LOT, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Instabul to Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Pristina and Pristina in around 2d 2h.

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