How to travel from Berlin to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Berlin and İstanbul is around 1,755km (1,090 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Berlin to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Berlin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost$395($395)
Turkish Airlines
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Haskovo Central Bus Station and then to Istanbul Otogari.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$115($115)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$230($230)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Berlin to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.
The distance between Berlin and İstanbul is around 1,755km (1,090 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Berlin and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $395.
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Berlin and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haskovo Central Bus Station and Istanbul Otogari. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
Arda Tur, MetroTurizm, Alpar Turizm, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Berlin and İstanbul. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Berlin and İstanbul. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ukraine International Airlines, Air Serbia and Pegasus Airlines fly between Berlin and İstanbul. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Berlin to İstanbul typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,184km (1,357 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $395.
Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 50m | $395($395) | every 15 mins | 1,755km (1,090 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 4hrs | $180($180) | every 15 mins | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | $415($415) | hourly | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | $115($115) | twice daily | 2,299km (1,429 miles) |
| Bus via Bucharest FlixBus stop | 1 day 20h | $130($130) | 5 times a week | 2,554km (1,587 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | $230($230) | 3 times a week | 2,517km (1,564 miles) |
| Train to Decin hl.n., bus | 1 day 6h | $140($140) | twice a week | 2,328km (1,447 miles) |
Drive | 20h 35m | $360($360) | on demand | 2,184km (1,357 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and İstanbul
Train operators
Transdev
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Ukraine International Airlines
Air Serbia
Pegasus Airlines
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Union Ivkoni
Arda Tur
MetroTurizm
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul