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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 2.600 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Berlin Hbf, Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Istanbul?

The distance between Potsdam and Istanbul is 1780 km. The road distance is 2124.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 53m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Istanbul bus from?

Potsdam to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Istanbul train from?

Potsdam to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Where does the Potsdam to Istanbul bus arrive?

Potsdam to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Haskovo Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Potsdam and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Potsdam. It is currently 8:40 AM in Potsdam and 10:40 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Potsdam to Istanbul train arrive?

Potsdam to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Istanbul is 2124 km. It takes approximately 21h 3m to drive from Potsdam to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4444+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Potsdam to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Potsdam to Istanbul by train, plane, 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.

Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
6h 51m
₺4,579–16,802
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
7h 3m
₺2,692–16,823
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 53m
₺7,099–15,683
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 2m
₺13,277–24,428
Drive 2,124.2 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Istanbulcar 2,124.2 km
21h 3m
₺15,134–21,860
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
8h 35m
₺6,779–22,983
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
34h 35m
₺6,006–8,650
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
42h 47m
₺18,216–103,856
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
44h 11m
₺4,950–10,671

Potsdam to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 53mAverage Duration

₺7,099Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,780.3 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 34h 35m.

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