How to get from Istanbul to Bern
- 1836 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 7h
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 11m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€123
Cheapest
7h
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€112
Ground only
40h 50m
2 transfers
Bus
€139
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1836 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1836 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €112Checked Oct 8 | 7h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €139Older observation | 40h 50m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€112Checked Oct 87h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€139Older observation40h 50m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bern: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouseflight
AJet·3h 15m - 2Canton of Basel-Stadt → Bernbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseSee live options and dates →FlixBusCanton of Basel-Stadt-Bern, Sofia-Munich central, Munich central-BernBook →
SBBEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Bern AirportBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus, SBB, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bern works
Start with a VF flight from Istanbul to Basel, about 3h 15m. Transfer in Canton of Basel-Stadt and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bern (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €112 over 7h, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Bern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bern?
The most useful route takes about 7h by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Bern?
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 Bern from Istanbul?
About 1836 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bern cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €112. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bern?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 7h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bern?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 7h. About 1h 50m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bern?
On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus, SBB, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bern without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 40h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bern?
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: AJet, FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026