What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 32h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg is to fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Munich central bus station and Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Fribourg?

The distance between Istanbul and Fribourg is 2068 km. The road distance is 2245.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Fribourg without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Fribourg without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 23m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 300.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Fribourg?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Istanbul to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Fribourg bus from?

Istanbul to Fribourg bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Fribourg train from?

Istanbul to Fribourg train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Fribourg bus arrive?

Istanbul to Fribourg bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Fribourg?

Fribourg is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:51 PM in Istanbul and 7:51 PM in Fribourg.

Where does the Istanbul to Fribourg train arrive?

Istanbul to Fribourg train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Fribourg is 2245 km. It takes approximately 22h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Fribourg.

Where can I stay near Fribourg?

There are 343+ hotels available in Fribourg.

Istanbul to Fribourg - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Fribourg by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 29m
CHF 137–327
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 44m
CHF 80–385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
30h 23m
CHF 170–297
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
41h 32m
CHF 229–369
Drive 2,245.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Fribourgcar 2,245.1 km
22h 35m
CHF 377–544
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 22m
CHF 142–332
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 24m
CHF 120–335
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 49m
CHF 102–367
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
8h 47m
CHF 97–382
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
11h 3m
CHF 130–342
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain
11h 49m
CHF 142–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
32h 1m
CHF 109–165
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Fribourgbus FlixBus 1921
44h 21m
CHF 199–315

Istanbul to Fribourg by bus, foot, and train

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30h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,067.7 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Munich central bus station, Fribourg, and Fribourg, Poya in around 32h 1m.

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