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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Luthern is to bus via Kragujevac which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 33h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Luthern is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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 Luzern via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

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 42h 16m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Luthern?

The distance between Istanbul and Luthern is 1849 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 25m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 6:16 PM in Istanbul and 4:16 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 34m to drive from Istanbul to Luthern.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 576+ hotels available in Luthern.

Istanbul to Luthern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Luthern by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
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 Luzern
7h 22m
CHF 102–281
Bus via Kragujevac
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac to Lucerne
33h
CHF 37–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LuzernN33 / ...
30h 25m
CHF 95–157
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 LuzernIr / ...
42h 16m
CHF 209–309
Drive 2,150.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Luthern2,150.6 km
20h 34m
CHF 347–501
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 Luzern
7h 30m
CHF 59–337
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)IST - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
8h 26m
CHF 106–329
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
8h 25m
CHF 63–265
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Luthern
20h 20m
CHF 377–532

Istanbul to Luthern by bus

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30h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,849.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Luzern via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station in around 30h 25m.

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