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

The cheapest way to get from Tegel to Istanbul is to bus via Bucharest which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 44h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tegel to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Tegel and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Tegel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from U Holzhauser Str. and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Berlin Alt-Tegel, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Tegel and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Tegel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from S Eichborndamm and arriving at Yenikapi via Berlin Suedkreuz, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 56m.

How far is it from Tegel to Istanbul?

The distance between Tegel and Istanbul is 1769 km. The road distance is 2120.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tegel to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 32m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Tegel to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tegel to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tegel to Istanbul train from?

Tegel to Istanbul train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Berlin Suedkreuz station.

Bus or fly from Tegel to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Tegel to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 35h 34m.

Where does the Tegel to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tegel and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Tegel. It is currently 3:05 AM in Tegel and 5:05 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Tegel to Istanbul train arrive?

Tegel to Istanbul train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Tegel to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Tegel to Istanbul is 2121 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Tegel to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4447+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Tegel to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
6h 57m
₺4,549–17,369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 32m
₺9,444–12,177
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Berlin Suedkreuz to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha 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
39h 56m
₺14,927–24,714
Drive 2,120.8 km
1. Drive from Tegel to Istanbulcar 2,120.8 km
21h 19m
₺15,150–21,883
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the train from S Eichborndamm to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
7h 9m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
8h 44m
₺7,121–21,510
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 / ...
35h 34m
₺6,047–8,699
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Tegel 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 54m
₺18,580–105,238
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 30m
₺5,084–9,247

Tegel to Istanbul by bus, train, and foot

2Weekly Services

33h 32mAverage Duration

₺9,444Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,769.4 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from U Holzhauser Str. to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via U Alt-Tegel, Berlin Alt-Tegel, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 35h 34m.

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