There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul 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
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 7mCHF 90–310Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
6h 26mCHF 30–260Bus
- Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Genevabus
32h 5mNight 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 58mCHF 241–373Drive 2,248.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Genevacar 2,248.5 km
21h 19mCHF 353–510Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
- Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1
36h 50mCHF 157–266Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Genevabus 1921
45h 50mCHF 100–192Drive, 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 405–562
Istanbul to Geneva by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Geneva via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.
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 and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 58m.
The distance between Istanbul and Geneva is 1935 km. The road distance is 2248.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva without a car is to bus which takes 32h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Istanbul to Geneva, including transfers.
Istanbul to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 5m.
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 Instabul to Geneva via Pristina in around 32h 5m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–180
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–230
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–300
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–190
- 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 15–27
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- CHF 15–22
- 1st Class
- CHF 21–27
- 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 50–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from St. Gallen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–120
- 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 85–100
- 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
- sharrtravel@hotmail.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 35–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Geneva is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:11 AM in Istanbul and 12:11 AM in Geneva.
Istanbul to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Geneva is 2248 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Geneva.
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