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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 36h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Bern, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Aleksinac autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.

How far is it from Bern to Istanbul?

The distance between Bern and Istanbul is 1908 km. The road distance is 2224.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Aleksinac which takes 36h 24m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Istanbul bus from?

Bern to Istanbul bus services, operated by Optop Travel, depart from Bern, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Istanbul train from?

Bern to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Istanbul bus arrive?

Bern to Istanbul bus services, operated by Optop Travel, arrive at Aleksinac, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bern. It is currently 3:42 PM in Bern and 5:42 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Bern to Istanbul train arrive?

Bern to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Istanbul is 2224 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Bern to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4254+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ZRH - IST
7h 13m
₺7,943–18,711
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
7h 37m
₺4,683–20,027
Bus via Aleksinac
1. Take the bus from Bern, Hauptbahnhof to Aleksinac, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Aleksinac autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
36h 24m
₺16,293–19,351
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 4m
₺18,315–31,775
Drive 2,224.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Istanbulcar 2,224.2 km
21h 53m
₺23,933–34,569
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 25m
₺5,146–27,734
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 29m
₺7,480–27,004
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane GVA - IST
8h 45m
₺8,605–20,729
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
8h 53m
₺8,108–17,752
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lindaubus FlixBus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
36h 40m
₺5,940–8,821

Bern to Istanbul by bus

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36h 24mAverage Duration

₺16,293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,908.5 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Bern, Hauptbahnhof to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Aleksinac autobuska stanica in around 36h 24m.

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