How to get from Berlin to Istanbul
A real 4-leg route: bus. Door to door 41h 05m, from €221.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 41h 05m by bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 1735 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €63, on Sun, Aug 23.
Berlin to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Berlin Airport BERbusCity transit·10m
- 2Berlin Airport BER → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·11h 10m - 3Budapest Népliget → Bucharest Airport Henri CoandabusFlixBus·13h 50m
- 4Bucharest → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıbusFlixBus·11h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Berlin to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Berlin to Istanbul: flight, bus
How the trip from Berlin to Istanbul works
Start with a City transit bus from Berlin to Berlin Airport BER, about 10 min. Transfer in Berlin Airport BER and continue by FlixBus bus on to Budapest Népliget (11h 10m). Transfer in Budapest Népliget and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda (13h 50m). Transfer in Bucharest and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Esenler (11h 10m). In total it's roughly €221 over 41h 5m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureBerlinChange hereBerlin Airport BER
Change hereBudapest NépligetWho runs Berlin to Istanbul
FlixBusBerlin Airport BER-Budapest Népliget, Budapest Népliget-Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, Bucharest-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Berlin to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route takes about 41h 05m by bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Istanbul from Berlin?+−
About 1735 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €221. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Berlin to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 41h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Istanbul?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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