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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sion is to fly and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 340 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sion is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sion?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Sion. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Sion via Munich central bus station and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sion. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Sion via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Winterthur and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 54m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sion?

The distance between Istanbul and Sion is 2091 km. The road distance is 2172.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sion without a car is to bus which takes 35h 45m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Istanbul to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sion bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sion train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Sion bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sion?

Sion is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:36 AM in Istanbul and 2:36 AM in Sion.

Where does the Istanbul to Sion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sion is 2173 km. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Sion.

Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3158+ hotels available in Sion.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Sion 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 Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Sion
6h 16m
CHF 138–318
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Sion
9h 3m
CHF 65–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lausanne106
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Sion
35h 45m
CHF 112–192
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to WinterthurRjx
4. Take the train from Winterthur to VispIc8
5. Take the train from Visp to SionIr / ...
42h 54m
CHF 247–421
Drive 2,172.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sion2,172.7 km
20h 41m
CHF 355–513
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Sion
7h 9m
CHF 167–453
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig to Sion
7h 15m
CHF 124–412
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Sion
7h 47m
CHF 165–473
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindau
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to RomanshornRe
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to BrigIc8
4. Take the train from Brig to SionEc / ...
36h 50m
CHF 200–367
Bus via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Sion, poste/gare
44h 58m
CHF 156
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 Sion
22h 10m
CHF 404–576

Istanbul to Sion by bus

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35h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,090.7 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Sion via Munich central bus station and Lausanne in around 35h 45m.

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