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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 4.100 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

How far is it from Ascona to Istanbul?

The distance between Ascona and Istanbul is 1841 km. The road distance is 2018.4 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 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m 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 7:40 PM in Ascona and 9:40 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Ascona to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Istanbul is 2018 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Ascona to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ascona to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ascona to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, or car

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
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
8h 51m
₺4,133–10,296
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
10h 48m
₺3,386–20,597
Bus via Ferizaj
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogarbus
30h 25m
Drive 2,018.4 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Istanbulcar 2,018.4 km
19h 24m
₺17,836–25,762
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
9h 53m
₺5,366–16,097
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
9h 6m
₺7,153–15,966
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 15m
₺4,866–18,987
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
10h 47m
₺7,075–18,568
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Lindaubus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
37h 15m
₺6,324–9,068
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
38h 22m
₺5,877–9,319

Ascona to Istanbul by bus, train, and foot

2Weekly Services

37h 15mAverage Duration

₺6,324Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,841.1 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Esenler Otogar via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, and Ferizaj in around 30h 25m.

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