How to travel from İstanbul to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between İstanbul and Stockholm is around 2,245km (1,395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from İstanbul to Stockholm by plane, bus, 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 to Stockholm (ARN)

Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,895($180)
Operated by

Pegasus Airlines

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sarajevo and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,620($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Salzburg then take the train to Malmö Centralstation and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,875($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance3,591km (2,232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Stockholm by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 680 ($64) and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,895 ($180).

The distance between İstanbul and Stockholm is around 2,245km (1,395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,173km (1,350 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from İstanbul and Stockholm by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Stockholm is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 1,895 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 680 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Stockholm. We recommend that you fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Stockholm. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar and Sarajevo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Alpar Turizm, Biss-Tours, TransEvren, Mercado Sud, RVG and Transmarian run regular bus services between İstanbul and Stockholm. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Stockholm. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 4hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Stockholm with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4hrs.

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Scandinavian Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, LOT, KLM, Lufthansa and Pegasus Airlines fly between İstanbul and Stockholm. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Stockholm (ARN). These flights usually take around 4hrs.

The flight from İstanbul to Stockholm typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Stockholm (ARN).

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 3,591km (2,232 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Stockholm is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 3,640 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Stockholm

Transport options from İstanbul to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Stockholm (ARN) + 1 similar
4h 40m
SEK 1,895($180)
every 15 mins2,284km (1,419 miles)
Fly4h 40m
SEK 3,640($340)
every 15 mins2,245km (1,395 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 11h
SEK 2,620($245)
once a week3,874km (2,407 miles)
Bus via Constanta2 days 15h
SEK 680($64)
twice a week4,393km (2,729 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 19h
SEK 1,875($175)
once a week3,804km (2,364 miles)
Train and Bus2 days 21h
SEK 1,585($150)
once a week4,211km (2,617 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
SEK 7,160($675)
on demand3,591km (2,232 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm