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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg is to night train and bus and ferry which costs 850 kr - 2100 kr and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 1700 kr - 3700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Göteborg, Preem Automatstation via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Halkali, Videle, Budapest Keleti, Salzburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Gothenburg?

The distance between Istanbul and Gothenburg is 2233 km. The road distance is 3149.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg without a car is to bus which takes 41h 25m and costs 2400 kr - 11000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gothenburg bus from?

Istanbul to Gothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Gothenburg train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 1700 kr - 3700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2400 kr - 11000 kr and takes 41h 25m.

Where does the Istanbul to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Istanbul to Gothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Gothenburg?

Gothenburg is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:04 AM in Istanbul and 9:04 AM in Gothenburg.

Where does the Istanbul to Gothenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Gothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Gothenburg is 3150 km. It takes approximately 31h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Gothenburg.

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

There are 506+ hotels available in Gothenburg.

Istanbul to Gothenburg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg by plane, bus, night train, train, car, busferry, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane IST - GOT
6h 52m
kr 1,739–3,653
Night train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Göteborgbusferry
2d 4h
kr 873–2,018
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Göteborg, Preem Automatstationbus
41h 25m
kr 2,414–10,800
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 Salzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 304
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2d 5h
kr 3,783–7,128
Drive 3,149.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Gothenburgcar 3,149.5 km
31h 5m
kr 5,817–8,403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Ost to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 304
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
42h 36m
kr 2,853–4,711
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Gothenburg Central Bus Station Nils Ericsonbus
2d 4h
kr 2,034–2,629
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Gothenburgcar
35h 42m
kr 5,416–7,712

Istanbul to Gothenburg by bus and train

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42h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,232.6 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gothenburg, Sweden?

Turkish Airlines, LOT, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göteborg, Preem Automatstation via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 41h 25m.

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