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

The cheapest way to get from Chiasso to Istanbul is to train and bus via Sofia which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 36h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiasso to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Chiasso and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiasso to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

How far is it from Chiasso to Istanbul?

The distance between Chiasso and Istanbul is 1808 km. The road distance is 1959.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiasso to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Pristina which takes 26h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Chiasso to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiasso to Istanbul bus from?

Chiasso to Istanbul bus services, operated by Sharr Travel, depart from Chiasso station.

Where does the Chiasso to Istanbul bus arrive?

Chiasso to Istanbul bus services, operated by Sharr Travel, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Chiasso and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Chiasso. It is currently 2:15 AM in Chiasso and 4:15 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Chiasso to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiasso to Istanbul is 1959 km. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Chiasso to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4358+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Chiasso to Istanbul by train, bus, plane, 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, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chiasso 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
7h 42m
₺4,627–14,987
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 18m
₺4,082–11,739
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
26h 58m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Chiasso to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
39h 1m
₺15,609–63,313
Drive 1,959.3 km
1. Drive from Chiasso to Istanbulcar 1,959.3 km
18h 38m
₺17,029–24,597
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
8h 43m
₺4,517–20,102
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Chiasso 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
9h 19m
₺7,234–18,361
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Chiasso 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
9h 21m
₺5,921–16,383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 34m
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 23m
₺5,434–8,653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Lindaubus 456
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
36h 44m
₺5,743–12,008

Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

19Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

₺2,661Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiasso to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,808.4 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Chiasso to Esenler Otogar via Pristina in around 26h 58m.

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