What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which takes 11h 15m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

How far is it from Istanbul to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Istanbul and Swiss Alps is 1926 km. The road distance is 2081.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Swiss Alps bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Swiss Alps is 2081 km. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 431+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Istanbul to Swiss Alps - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Munich central bus station, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps by plane, train, bus, 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 Airolotrain
10h 21m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
12h 14m
CHF 73–389
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Bellinzonabus
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
31h 28m
Drive 2,081.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Swiss Alpscar 2,081.1 km
19h 58m
CHF 323–467
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 Airolotrain
10h 46m
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 Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
11h 15m
CHF 78–215
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
11h 59m
CHF 113–426
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
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 Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
12h 17m
CHF 91–328
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 Bellinzonatrain
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
12h 46m
CHF 127–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzonabus 076
3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
35h 6m
CHF 101–151
Bus, train via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Bellinzonabus
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
35h 54m
Bus, train via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Bellinzonabus
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
40h
CHF 136–147
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 Swiss Alpscar
20h 31m
CHF 367–524

Istanbul to Swiss Alps by bus

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35h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 1,926.1 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Gotthard Passhöhe via Munich central bus station, Bellinzona, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 35h 6m.

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