There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Geneva by plane, bus, train, night train, or car
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 Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 17mCHF 92–272Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
6h 27mCHF 87–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
- Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
35h 4mCHF 195–300Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain 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 / ...
40h 37mCHF 262–403Drive 2,247.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Genevacar 2,247.4 km
21h 17mCHF 398–574Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizajbus
- Take the bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus stationbus
35h 41mCHF 102–117Bus via Niš
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Niš ASbus N1920
- Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Genève, Place des Alpesbus
38h 43mCHF 285–316
Istanbul to Geneva by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 120 and takes 35h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.
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.
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 40h 37m.
The distance between Istanbul and Geneva is 1935 km. The road distance is 2247.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 4m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 300.
It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 17m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 120 and takes 35h 41m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Geneva, Switzerland?
Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Geneva - Bus station via Ferizaj in around 35h 41m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–200
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Geneva International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–350
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–340
Train from St. Gallen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–25
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- CHF 8–12
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–12
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 53–57
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–110
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizaj
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 37
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- +383 49 871 234
- ardititours@hotmail.com
- Website
- Arditi Tours
Bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–80
- Website
- Arditi Tours
- Phone
- +383 44 992 615
- maxharturizam@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Niš AS
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 76 480 13 51
- info@optoptravel.rs
- Website
- optoptravel.rs
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Genève, Place des Alpes
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 227–230
- Schedules at
- optoptravel.rs
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Niš AS station.
Geneva is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:04 PM in Istanbul and 9:04 PM 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 2247 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Geneva.
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