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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Istanbul is to fly and bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Yenikapi via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Stockholm to Istanbul?

The distance between Stockholm and Istanbul is 2307 km. The road distance is 3472.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs 14.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Stockholm to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Istanbul bus from?

Stockholm to Istanbul bus services, operated by Unilines, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Istanbul train from?

Stockholm to Istanbul train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Bus or fly from Stockholm to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Stockholm to Istanbul bus arrive?

Stockholm to Istanbul bus services, operated by Unilines, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Stockholm and Istanbul?

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

Where does the Stockholm to Istanbul train arrive?

Stockholm to Istanbul train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Istanbul is 3472 km. It takes approximately 34h 33m to drive from Stockholm to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4551+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Stockholm to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Stockholm to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or night 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 to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ARN - SAW
7h 13m
₺3,390–17,592
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to München OstSnälltåget
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d
₺14,829–19,656
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 4h
₺24,908–113,523
Drive 3,472.5 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Istanbul3,472.5 km
34h 33m
₺27,838–40,210
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul (IST)ARN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 41m
₺6,007–13,791
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
2d
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
2d 3h
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 8h
₺17,484–27,616
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Ploiesti Train Station South
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 9h
₺10,458–13,315

Stockholm to Istanbul by train and bus

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2dAverage Duration

₺14,829Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,306.6 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Istanbul, Turkey?

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

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