How to get from Istanbul to Bremen
- 2016 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 12h 30m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 51m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€231
Cheapest
12h 30m
3 transfers
Flight + Bus
€117
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bremen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 30m by flight, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2016 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 €72, on Sun, Sep 13.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2016 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €59Checked Sep 19 | 12h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €171Older observation | 51h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€59Checked Sep 1912h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€171Older observation51h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bremen: 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.
- 1Istanbul → Belgradeflight
Air Serbia·40m - 2Belgrade → DüsseldorfflightAir Serbia·2h 15m
- 3Düsseldorf Airport → Essen centralbusLocal bus·48m
- 4Essen central → Bremen Fernbusterminalbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Bremen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€92October 2026
€68Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Air SerbiaIstanbul-Belgrade, Belgrade-DüsseldorfSee live options and dates →Local busDüsseldorf Airport-Essen centralBook →FlixBusEssen central-Bremen FernbusterminalBook →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-BremenBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-PlovdivBook →
ArdaTurPlovdiv-BremenBook →On this route you travel with Air Serbia, Local bus, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bremen works
Start with a Air Serbia flight from Istanbul to Düsseldorf, connecting in Belgrade, about 5h 20m. Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by Local bus bus on to Essen central (48 min). Transfer in Essen central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bremen Fernbusterminal (3h 45m). In total it's roughly €117 over 12h 30m, 3 transfers.
Istanbul to Bremen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bremen?
The most useful route takes about 12h 30m by flight, bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Bremen?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bremen from Istanbul?
About 2016 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bremen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €78 to €307. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bremen?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 12h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bremen?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 30m. About 2h 37m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bremen?
On this route you travel with Air Serbia, Local bus, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bremen?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Air Serbia, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026