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 70 - SFr 160 and takes 7h 57m.

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 7h 57m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160.

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.

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 via Pristina which takes 26h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:38 PM in Istanbul and 9:38 PM in Lugano.

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?

Book your Istanbul to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Lugano.

Istanbul to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Lugano by plane, train, bus, 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
7h 57m
CHF 70–153
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 54m
CHF 66–212
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Chiassobus
26h 43m
Drive 1,986.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Luganocar 1,986.1 km
19h 8m
CHF 317–458
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 138–344
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 93–360
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
8h 57m
CHF 124–345
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 101–156
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 154

Istanbul to Lugano by bus

2Weekly Buses

30h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,802.3 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Instabul to Lugano via Pristina, Chiasso, and Chiasso in around 26h 43m.

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