There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
3h 41m₺1,900–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
34h 39m₺5,842–6,417Train, night train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
- Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
41h 1m₺21,814–44,593Drive 2,249.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Istanbulcar 2,249.6 km
21h 17m₺20,166–29,128Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
4h 16m₺5,000–12,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1
- Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
37h 1m₺11,441–27,754Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from Geneva to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
46h 26m₺9,537–16,544Drive, car train
- Drive from Geneva to München Ostcar
- Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
- Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
22h 33m₺23,091–32,497
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 1.900 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Pristina and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Istanbul (State). 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 1m.
The distance between Geneva and Istanbul (State) is 1970 km. The road distance is 2249.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus which takes 34h 39m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Geneva to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Geneva - Bus station.
Geneva to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 34h 39m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Istanbul (State), 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 İskenderpaşa via Pristina, Esenler Otogar, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 34h 39m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–10,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–20,000
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–21,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–11,000
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–14,000
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to St. Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–19,000
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–8,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- ₺5,000–8,000
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–21,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,700
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺900–1,300
- 1st Class
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,900–6,000
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Phone
- +383 49 871 234
- ardititours@hotmail.com
- Website
- sr-rs.facebook.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–4,300
- Website
- https://sr-rs.facebook.com/ardititours/
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Luks-Tempo-Turizm-61561171973637
- Phone
- +383 44 190 915
- erhantrans@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,053
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Lindau to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–7,000
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–13,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Pristina station.
Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 1:06 AM in Geneva and 2:06 AM in Istanbul (State).
Geneva to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Istanbul (State) is 2250 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Geneva to Istanbul (State).
There are 4192+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).