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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Brig by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane IST - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain train
    9h 31m
    CHF 152–372

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane SAW - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain train
    9h 43m
    CHF 58–373

  3. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train Ec
    34h 55m
    CHF 139–194

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain train Ic8 / ...
    39h 53m
    CHF 247–378

  5. Drive  2,119.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Brigcar car 2,119.9 km
    20h 9m
    CHF 375–542

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane IST - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Domodossolabus bus
    9h 19m

  7. Fly Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane IST - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    3. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain train
    9h 19m
    CHF 162–362

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane SAW - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train
    9h 55m
    CHF 106–503

  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SAW - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    3. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain train
    9h 34m
    CHF 112–502

  10. Fly Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane IST - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train
    11h 36m
    CHF 155–504

  11. Fly Istanbul Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane IST - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train
    11h 13m
    CHF 174–490

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus bus
    2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Romanshorntrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Brigtrain train Ic8
    35h 18m
    CHF 175–270

Istanbul to Brig by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration34h 55mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,147.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Brig. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, then take the train to Brig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Brig via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, Milano, Stazione Centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 34h 55m.

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