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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 240 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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 43m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lugano?

The distance between Istanbul and Lugano is 1802 km. The road distance is 1986.1 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 150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 4:39 PM in Istanbul and 2:39 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 19h 8m 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 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Istanbul to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Lugano by plane, train, bus, 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 Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 2m
CHF 67–148
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 45m
CHF 54–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N76 / ...
30h 20m
CHF 98–145
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
40h 43m
CHF 245–387
Drive 1,986.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Luganocar 1,986.1 km
19h 8m
CHF 308–445
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 30m
CHF 134–297
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 56m
CHF 93–368
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 11m
CHF 132–281
Fly Istanbul to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane IST - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 48m
CHF 108–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
31h 57m
CHF 193–339
Bus via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Lugano, Stazionebus
32h 47m
CHF 153

Istanbul to Lugano by bus

2Weekly Buses

30h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,802.3 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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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