Berlin to Istanbul by train
Travelling from Berlin to Istanbul by train takes about 35h, run by DB ICE, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 50m.
Recommended route
$302
35h·2 transfers
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainBerlin → Munich
DB ICE - 2busMunich → Sofia
FlixBus - 3busSofia → BayrampaşaFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $302 | 35h | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $187 | 2h 50m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Berlin to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Berlin to Istanbul take by train?
About 35h, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Berlin to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $302. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Berlin to Istanbul?
DB ICE, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 50m. It is cheaper too, at $94.
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