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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 110 - SFr 170 and takes 30h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Interlaken is to fly and train which takes 8h 49m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 460.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Munich central bus station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Interlaken West via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Bregenz and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 23m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Interlaken?

The distance between Istanbul and Interlaken is 2026 km. The road distance is 2170.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Interlaken without a car is to bus which takes 30h 46m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Istanbul to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Interlaken train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Interlaken bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Interlaken?

Interlaken is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:37 AM in Istanbul and 4:37 AM in Interlaken.

Where does the Istanbul to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Interlaken is 2171 km. It takes approximately 21h 18m to drive from Istanbul to Interlaken.

Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 2052+ hotels available in Interlaken.

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

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

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Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
9h
CHF 100–443
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 Interlaken Westtrain
9h 20m
CHF 65–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus
30h 46m
CHF 114–169
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 Bregenztrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Bregenz to Winterthurtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Winterthur to Interlaken Westtrain
43h 23m
CHF 258–561
Drive 2,170.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Interlakencar 2,170.7 km
21h 18m
CHF 361–522
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 Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
8h 49m
CHF 156–452
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 Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
9h 14m
CHF 121–502
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 Domodossola to Spieztrain
10h 19m
CHF 109–311
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
10h 21m
CHF 181–492
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 Spieztrain
11h 24m
CHF 134–527
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
12h 19m
CHF 141–664
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 Winterthurtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Winterthur to Interlaken Westtrain
30h 53m
CHF 180–538
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Interlaken Westtrain
41h 51m
CHF 176–342

Istanbul to Interlaken by bus and foot

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Distance: 2,026.1 km
Duration: 9h

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You can take a bus from Istanbul to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 30h 46m.

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