What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt is to fly and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 390 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 7h 57m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Winterthur and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 48m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Zermatt is 2023 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 36h 3m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 390.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Zermatt train from?

Istanbul (State) to Zermatt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Zermatt?

Zermatt is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:48 AM in Istanbul (State) and 8:48 AM in Zermatt.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Zermatt train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Zermatt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2246+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Istanbul (State) to Zermatt - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt by plane, train, bus, or night 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 Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
7h 57m
CHF 172–426
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
10h 21m
CHF 94–387
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBB60
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to VispIc6 / ...
36h 3m
CHF 188–384
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to WinterthurRjx
4. Take the train from Winterthur to VispIc8
43h 48m
CHF 258–406
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
8h 7m
CHF 157–366
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 23m
CHF 132–380
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
10h 45m
CHF 115–365
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 48m
CHF 190–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindau
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to RomanshornRe
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to BrigIc8
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
39h 17m
CHF 213–362
Bus, train via Kraljevo
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Kraljevo
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica to Sion, poste/gare
3. Take the train from Sion to VispIr
2d 2h
CHF 194–259

Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

59Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,023.2 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Zermatt, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul (State) to Zermatt. However, you can take the taxi to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Visp, then take the train to Zermatt, Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul, Munich, München Hbf, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 36h 3m.

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