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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 230 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Switzerland?

The distance between Istanbul and Switzerland is 1794 km. The road distance is 2094.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland without a car is to bus which takes 28h 24m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Istanbul to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Switzerland train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 28h 24m.

Where does the Istanbul to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:31 AM in Istanbul and 11:31 PM in Switzerland.

Where does the Istanbul to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Switzerland is 2094 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Switzerland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Switzerland?

Book your Istanbul to Switzerland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Istanbul to Switzerland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Switzerland by plane, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
6h 25m
CHF 86–192
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
6h 41m
CHF 33–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
28h 24m
CHF 91–133
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
38h 21m
CHF 197–292
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 Zurichcar
19h 36m
CHF 357–498
Fly Istanbul to Basel
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 25m
CHF 78–244
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 37m
CHF 99–249
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
6h 51m
CHF 46–270
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
8h 2m
CHF 66–148
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 Luganotrain
8h 45m
CHF 59–222
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Zurichbus
39h 7m
CHF 124–158
Drive 2,094.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zurichcar 2,094.3 km
21h 25m
CHF 325–469

Istanbul to Switzerland by bus

2Weekly Buses

28h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Switzerland.

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Distance: 1,793.9 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 28h 24m.

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