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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sweden is to bus and fly which costs 1200 kr - 3100 kr and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sweden is to bus and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs 1200 kr - 3100 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 Hbf and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sweden?

The distance between Istanbul and Sweden is 2235 km. The road distance is 3472.7 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 47h 47m and costs 2700 kr - 4300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 7h 24m and costs 750 kr - 5500 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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:22 AM in Istanbul and 9:22 AM 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 33m to drive from Istanbul to Sweden.

Where can I stay near Sweden?

There are 825+ hotels available in Sweden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Sweden by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane IST - GOT
7h 24m
kr 1,390–2,860
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane SAW - ARN
7h 24m
kr 753–5,044
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Ost to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Snälltåget
47h 47m
kr 2,791–4,277
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
4. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2d 8h
kr 2,896–4,059
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholmcar
32h 4m
kr 5,730–16,243
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane IST - ARN
7h 23m
kr 1,290–3,100
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane IST - CPH
7h 48m
kr 1,295–3,245
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane SAW - CPH
7h 45m
kr 1,018–4,289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2d 2h
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2d 3h
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
3. Take the bus from Ploiesti Train Station South to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2d 10h
kr 2,222–2,944
Drive 3,472.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Stockholmcar 3,472.7 km
34h 33m
kr 6,002–8,669

Istanbul to Sweden by bus and train

1Weekly Services

47h 47mAverage Duration

kr 2,791Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Sweden.

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Distance: 2,235.5 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sweden?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Instabul to Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Pristina in around 2d 2h.

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