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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 210 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lugano via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lugano via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 48m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lugano?

The distance between Istanbul and Lugano is 1805 km. The road distance is 1986.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 30h 20m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Istanbul to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lugano bus from?

Istanbul to Lugano bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lugano train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Lugano bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lugano bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lugano?

Lugano is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:33 PM in Istanbul and 5:33 PM in Lugano.

Where does the Istanbul to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lugano is 1986 km. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Istanbul to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5813+ hotels available in Lugano.

Istanbul to Lugano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Lugano by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)IST - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
8h 20m
CHF 73–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LuganoN76 / ...
30h 20m
CHF 98–165
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
40h 48m
CHF 232–354
Drive 1,986.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lugano1,986.2 km
18h 56m
CHF 318–458
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
8h 44m
CHF 74–262
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
8h 47m
CHF 126–288
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
8h 54m
CHF 83–383
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
9h 31m
CHF 116–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof88
3. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
31h 30m
CHF 169–280
Bus via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Lugano, Stazione
32h 47m
CHF 155

Istanbul to Lugano by bus

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30h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,805.2 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Lugano via Munich central bus station in around 30h 20m.

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