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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to bus via Ferizaj which costs SFr 100 - SFr 120 and takes 35h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Geneva - Bus station via Ferizaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Genève via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 20m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Geneva?

The distance between Istanbul and Geneva is 1935 km. The road distance is 2247.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 18m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Istanbul to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Geneva train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Geneva?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Ferizaj, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 120 and takes 35h 41m.

Where does the Istanbul to Geneva bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:39 PM in Istanbul and 4:39 PM in Geneva.

Where does the Istanbul to Geneva train arrive?

Istanbul to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Geneva is 2248 km. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Istanbul to Geneva.

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

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

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 617+ hotels available in Geneva.

Istanbul to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Geneva by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 7m
CHF 97–262
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
6h 27m
CHF 67–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
35h 18m
CHF 207–301
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
43h 20m
CHF 278–428
Drive 2,247.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Genevacar 2,247.6 km
21h 22m
CHF 374–540
Fly Istanbul to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane IST - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
9h 39m
CHF 163–482
Bus via Ferizaj
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus stationbus
35h 41m
CHF 102–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Genevabus FlixBus 1921
46h 15m
CHF 220–334

Istanbul to Geneva by bus and train

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35h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,935.2 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Geneva - Bus station via Ferizaj in around 35h 41m.

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