How to travel from İstanbul to Berlin, Germany

The distance between İstanbul and Berlin is around 1,753km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from İstanbul to Berlin by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
Operated by

Turkish Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Videle then Budapest-Keleti and then to Berlin-Lichtenberg.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Berlin.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Distance2,186km (1,358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Berlin

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Berlin by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).

The distance between İstanbul and Berlin is around 1,753km (1,089 miles).

It takes around 3h 55m to get from İstanbul and Berlin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Berlin is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between İstanbul and Berlin. It typically takes around 2 days and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from İstanbul to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Berlin-Lichtenberg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), Romanian Railways (CFR) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between İstanbul and Berlin. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Berlin. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Berlin. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg (BER). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Berlin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Ukraine International Airlines and KLM fly between İstanbul and Berlin. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.

The flight from İstanbul to Berlin typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 İstanbul and Berlin. The distance is around 2,186km (1,358 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 İstanbul to Berlin is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €395 ($395).

How do I get from İstanbul to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Berlin

Transport options from İstanbul to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
€395($395)
every 15 mins1,753km (1,089 miles)
Train
2 days
€140($140)
3 times a week2,541km (1,579 miles)
Drive
20h 35m
€360($360)
on demand2,186km (1,358 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin