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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Malmö is to night train and bus and ferry which costs 800 kr - 2100 kr and takes 47h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Malmö is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs 1300 kr - 3900 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Malmö?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Malmö. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Malmö via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Malmö?

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

How far is it from Istanbul to Malmö?

The distance between Istanbul and Malmö is 2058 km. The road distance is 2875 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Malmö without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 37h 31m and costs 2400 kr - 8000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Istanbul to Malmö, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Malmö bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Malmö train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Malmö?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Malmö is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs 1300 kr - 3900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 2400 kr - 8000 kr and takes 37h 31m.

Where does the Istanbul to Malmö bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Malmö?

Malmö is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:54 PM in Istanbul and 2:54 PM in Malmö.

Where does the Istanbul to Malmö train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Malmö?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Malmö is 2875 km. It takes approximately 28h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Malmö.

Where can I stay near Malmö?

There are 332+ hotels available in Malmö.

Istanbul to Malmö - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Malmö by plane, bus, night train, train, car, busferry, or car train

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane IST - CPH
7h 2m
kr 1,338–3,837
Night train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Malmöbusferry
47h 36m
kr 812–2,017
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Malmöbus
37h 31m
kr 2,401–7,794
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
2d 2h
kr 3,312–6,117
Drive 2,875 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Malmöcar 2,875 km
28h 24m
kr 5,164–7,459
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane SAW - CPH
7h 22m
kr 939–4,341
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Ost to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 304
39h 12m
kr 2,373–3,681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Malmo Svävarenterminalbus
2d 4h
kr 2,133–2,881
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 Malmöcar
33h
kr 4,836–6,796

Istanbul to Malmö by bus and train

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39h 12mAverage Duration

kr 2,373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,058.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Malmö via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 31m.

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