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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 37h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 9h 31m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How far is it from Ascona to Istanbul?

The distance between Ascona and Istanbul is 1844 km. The road distance is 2017.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Ferizaj which takes 30h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Ascona to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ascona and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Ascona. It is currently 5:46 PM in Ascona and 7:46 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Ascona to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Istanbul is 2017 km. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Ascona to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4547+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ascona to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Ascona to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 36m
₺4,243–12,905
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
10h 51m
₺3,846–18,006
Bus via Ferizaj
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Ferizaj
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogar
30h 26m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ascona to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
40h 7m
₺15,931–63,778
Drive 2,017.3 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Istanbul2,017.3 km
19h 12m
₺17,407–25,144
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BGY - SAW
9h 31m
₺4,566–12,546
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
9h 53m
₺4,936–17,386
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 26m
₺7,253–17,585
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)TRN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 6m
₺4,993–15,225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Lindau076
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbul
37h 14m
₺6,233–9,075
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
37h 59m
₺5,648–8,925

Ascona to Istanbul by bus, train, and foot

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37h 14mAverage Duration

₺6,233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,844.5 km
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Esenler Otogar via Locarno, Piazza Stazione, Locarno, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, and Ferizaj in around 30h 26m.

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