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 700 kr - 3600 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 54m and costs 950 kr - 2800 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 3472.6 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 44h 23m and costs 3500 kr - 7000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 54m and costs 950 kr - 2800 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 4:02 PM in Istanbul and 2:02 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 48m to drive from Istanbul to Sweden.

Where can I stay near Sweden?

There are 848+ 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, car train, or busferry

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 54m
kr 965–2,777
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 698–4,424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
44h 23m
kr 3,523–6,676
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 4,926–8,894
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 14m
kr 5,790–16,330
Fly Istanbul to Copenhagen Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane IST - CPH
7h 6m
kr 1,129–2,560
Fly Istanbul to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane IST - ARN
7h
kr 1,384–2,872
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 745–3,566
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
Bus, bus and ferry via Sarajevo
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Sjenicabus
2. Take the bus from Sjenica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the busferry from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbusferry
2d 19h
kr 2,414–2,814
Drive 3,472.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Stockholmcar 3,472.6 km
34h 48m
kr 6,134–8,860

Istanbul to Sweden by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

44h 23mAverage Duration

kr 3,523Cheapest 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 54m

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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