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 38h 26m.

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 and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How far is it from Ascona to Istanbul?

The distance between Ascona and Istanbul is 1844 km. The road distance is 2017 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 38m 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 11:06 AM in Ascona and 1:06 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 23m to drive from Ascona to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4467+ 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
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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
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 38m
₺4,343–12,966
Bus via Ferizaj
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogarbus
30h 26m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ascona to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
39h 45m
₺16,109–64,036
Drive 2,017 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Istanbulcar 2,017 km
19h 23m
₺17,526–25,315
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 55m
₺5,956–16,847
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 48m
₺4,916–22,417
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 24m
₺7,333–16,676
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Aarautrain
2. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
11h 23m
₺6,126–23,737
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
11h 33m
₺6,683–18,286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Lindaubus 076
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
37h 14m
₺6,483–9,876
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 26m
₺5,650–8,927

Ascona to Istanbul by bus, train, and foot

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37h 14mAverage Duration

₺6,483Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,844.5 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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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