Berlin to Istanbul by bus
Travelling from Berlin to Istanbul by bus takes about 41h 05m, run by City transit, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 55m.
Recommended route
€221
41h 05m·3 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busBerlin → Berlin Airport BERCity transit
- 2busBerlin Airport BER → Budapest Népliget
FlixBus - 3busBudapest Népliget → Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaFlixBus
- 4busBucharest → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €221 | 41h 05m | 3 transfers |
| flight | €63 | 2h 55m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Berlin to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Berlin to Istanbul take by bus?
About 41h 05m, 3 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Berlin to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €221. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Berlin to Istanbul?
City transit, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 55m. It is cheaper too, at €63.
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