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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Luthern is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Luzern via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 23m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Luthern?

The distance between Istanbul and Luthern is 1846 km. The road distance is 2150.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Luthern without a car is to bus which takes 30h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Istanbul to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Luthern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Luthern train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Luthern bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Luthern?

Luthern is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:02 AM in Istanbul and 10:02 PM in Luthern.

Where does the Istanbul to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Luthern is 2151 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Luthern.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 584+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Luthern by plane, train, bus, night 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 Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 4m
CHF 96–255
Bus via Kragujevac
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac to Lucernebus
33h
CHF 35–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus
3. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
30h 40m
CHF 96–133
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 Luzerntrain Ir / ...
39h 23m
CHF 207–305
Drive 2,150.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lutherncar 2,150.6 km
20h 50m
CHF 337–487
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 Luzerntrain
7h 29m
CHF 54–285
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 7m
CHF 93–347
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 22m
CHF 52–305
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
10h 41m
CHF 100–239
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lutherncar
20h 25m
CHF 365–512

Istanbul to Luthern by bus

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30h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,846.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 30h 40m.

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