There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Geneva by plane, bus, night train, 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 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
5h 49mCHF 35–260Bus
- Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Genevabus
33h 39mNight train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
41h 51mCHF 276–529Drive 2,248.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Genevacar 2,248.5 km
21h 19mCHF 363–523Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 7mCHF 90–210Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
- Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1
38h 3mCHF 202–480Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Genevabus FlixBus 1921
47h 3mCHF 169–297Drive, car train
- Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
- Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
- Drive from München Ost to Genevacar
22h 24mCHF 411–591
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 35 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 260.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Geneva. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Geneva via Instabul and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Genève via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 51m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Geneva is 1970 km. The road distance is 2248.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Geneva without a car is to bus which takes 33h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Istanbul (State) to Geneva, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Geneva bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.
Istanbul (State) to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 39m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Geneva, Switzerland?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Geneva via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Instabul, and Pristina in around 33h 39m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–180
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–380
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–290
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–200
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–28
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- CHF 15–22
- 1st Class
- CHF 21–28
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–60
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–190
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- CHF 120–190
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–250
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from St. Gallen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–330
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–110
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Phone
- +383 44 190 915
- erhantrans@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Instabul to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 37
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Instabul to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Luks-Tempo-Turizm-61561171973637
- fertours3@gmail.com
Bus from Pristina to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/fertourstravelagency
- Phone
- + 383 (0) 44 542 029
- info@sharrtravel.com
- Website
- sharrtravel.com
Bus from Pristina to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.sharrtravel.com
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–120
- 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bucharest to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–230
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul (State) to Geneva bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Pristina station.
Geneva is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:30 PM in Istanbul (State) and 9:30 PM in Geneva.
Istanbul (State) to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Geneva is 2248 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Geneva.
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