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

The cheapest way to get from Sweden to Istanbul is to fly and bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sweden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sweden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sweden 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 Sweden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sweden station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Yenikapi via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Sweden to Istanbul?

The distance between Sweden and Istanbul is 2114 km. The road distance is 3472.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sweden to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs 15.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Sweden to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sweden to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sweden to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sweden to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sweden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Sweden to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sweden and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Sweden. It is currently 11:59 PM in Sweden and 1:59 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Sweden to Istanbul train arrive?

Sweden to Istanbul train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Sweden to Istanbul?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Sweden 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 Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CPH - SAW
7h 10m
₺5,672–20,823
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ARN - SAW
7h 13m
₺3,388–23,593
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to München OstSnälltåget
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d
₺15,463–19,633
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
₺24,935–113,562
Drive 3,472.5 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Istanbul3,472.5 km
34h 33m
₺27,923–40,334
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST)CPH - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 36m
₺5,889–15,082
Fly Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Istanbul (IST)GOT - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 39m
₺6,113–11,824
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport 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 43m
₺6,105–13,852
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 Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádraží27 / ...
3. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien HbfRj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 7h
₺17,557–27,517
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
₺10,441–13,295

Sweden to Istanbul by train and bus

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2dAverage Duration

₺15,463Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,114 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Sweden and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) 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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