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

The cheapest way to get from Malmö to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and night train which costs 4.200 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 46h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmö to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Malmö and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmö station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Malmö Centralstation and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Paraćin AS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Malmö and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Malmö station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Malmö, Centralstation and arriving at Yenikapi via Koebenhavn H, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 53m.

How far is it from Malmö to Istanbul?

The distance between Malmö and Istanbul is 2053 km. The road distance is 2873.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Malmö to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Paraćin which takes 38h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Malmö to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Istanbul bus from?

Malmö to Istanbul bus services, operated by Unilines, depart from Malmö Centralstation.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Istanbul train from?

Malmö to Istanbul train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Malmö, Centralstation.

Bus or fly from Malmö to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Malmö to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Malmö to Istanbul bus arrive?

Malmö to Istanbul bus services, operated by Unilines, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Malmö and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Malmö. It is currently 11:29 PM in Malmö and 12:29 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Malmö to Istanbul train arrive?

Malmö to Istanbul train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Malmö to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmö to Istanbul is 2874 km. It takes approximately 28h 18m to drive from Malmö to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Malmö to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4294+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST)plane CPH - IST
6h 51m
₺6,273–17,462
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CPH - SAW
6h 59m
₺3,876–60,485
Bus and ferry, bus via Paraćin
1. Take the busferry from Malmö Centralstation to Paracin, Autobuska Stanicabusferry
2. Take the bus from Paraćin AS to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
38h 32m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
46h 53m
₺18,929–30,956
Drive 2,873.6 km
1. Drive from Malmö to Istanbulcar 2,873.6 km
28h 18m
₺26,652–38,497
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Malmö Centralstation to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabusferry
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
39h 6m
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Malmö to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
46h 42m
₺4,223–9,922
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malmo Svävarenterminal to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus
3. Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
2d 3h
₺10,939–13,936
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Malmö to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
32h 45m
₺24,134–35,694

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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4h 23mAverage Duration

₺5,570Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,052.8 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

Turkish Airlines, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malmo Svävarenterminal to Instabul via Bucharest Filaret Bus Station, Autogara Filaret, Piata Unirii, Bucharest Horoscop Hotel, and Shumen in around 2d 3h.

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