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 750 kr - 13000 kr and takes 7h 11m.

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 56m and costs 1200 kr - 3600 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sweden?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Sweden. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Paracin, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

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 Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sweden?

The distance between Istanbul and Sweden is 2053 km. The road distance is 3472.5 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 42h 18m and costs 3600 kr - 8500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus 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 56m and costs 1200 kr - 3600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Istanbul to Sweden bus arrive?

Istanbul to Sweden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paraćin AS station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sweden?

Sweden is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:57 PM in Istanbul and 5:57 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 3473 km. It takes approximately 34h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Sweden.

Where can I stay near Sweden?

There are 899+ hotels available in Sweden.

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Sweden by plane, bus, train, night train, car, busferry, or car train

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Fly Istanbul to Copenhagen Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane IST - CPH
6h 56m
kr 1,252–3,597
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 11m
kr 753–12,102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Göttingentrain 25
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic / ...
42h 18m
kr 3,617–8,071
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic / ...
2d 5h
kr 4,663–10,317
Drive 3,472.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Stockholmcar 3,472.5 km
34h 47m
kr 6,457–9,326
Fly Istanbul to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane IST - GOT
7h 2m
kr 1,342–3,957
Fly Istanbul to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane IST - ARN
6h 59m
kr 1,378–4,278
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 19m
kr 1,279–2,483
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Paraćin ASbus N1920
2. Take the busferry from Paracin, Autobuska Stanica to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbusferry
2d 4h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2d 7h
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Stockholm Central Bus Stationbus
2d 12h
kr 2,124–2,828
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholmcar
39h 23m
kr 6,035–8,640

Istanbul to Sweden by bus, foot, and train

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42h 18mAverage Duration

kr 3,617Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,052.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sweden?

Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and LOT fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Pristina and Pristina in around 2d 7h.

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