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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul is to fly which costs 1.900 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 8m.

How far is it from Geneva to Istanbul?

The distance between Geneva and Istanbul is 1993 km. The road distance is 2249.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Belgrade which takes 29h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Geneva to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Istanbul bus from?

Geneva to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Istanbul train from?

Geneva to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Bus or fly from Geneva to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Geneva to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 33h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Istanbul bus arrive?

Geneva to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 8:24 PM in Geneva and 10:24 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Geneva to Istanbul train arrive?

Geneva to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Istanbul is 2250 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Geneva to Istanbul.

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

Book your Geneva to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4358+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Geneva to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
4h 23m
₺1,944–14,549
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
29h 22m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
41h 8m
₺18,787–29,920
Drive 2,249.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Istanbulcar 2,249.6 km
21h 17m
₺19,552–28,241
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
4h 58m
₺4,710–14,086
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
33h 50m
₺5,684–6,228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
36h 44m
₺8,571–14,907
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Geneva to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 39m
₺18,132–66,957
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
46h 20m
₺6,022–14,712

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

₺1,921Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,992.6 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Esenler Otogar via Pristina in around 33h 50m.

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