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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Thun is to fly and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 360 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Thun is to fly and train which takes 8h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Thun. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Thun via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 28m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Thun?

The distance between Istanbul and Thun is 2000 km. The road distance is 2197.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Thun without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 19m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Istanbul to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Thun train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Thun?

Thun is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:35 PM in Istanbul and 1:35 PM in Thun.

Where does the Istanbul to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Thun is 2198 km. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Thun.

Where can I stay near Thun?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Thun.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Thun 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 Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
8h 15m
CHF 96–382
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 Thuntrain
8h 36m
CHF 43–365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Romanshorntrain Re
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Thuntrain Ic8
35h 19m
CHF 168–354
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 Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
40h 28m
CHF 236–418
Drive 2,197.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Thuncar 2,197.6 km
21h 41m
CHF 354–512
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
8h 28m
CHF 130–328
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 Flughafen to Thuntrain
8h 54m
CHF 85–360
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 33m
CHF 150–412
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 Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Thuntrain
9h 59m
CHF 82–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Bern, Hauptbahnhofbus
36h 41m
CHF 158–184
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 Thuncar
21h 42m
CHF 386–551

Istanbul to Thun by bus and train

2Weekly Services

35h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,999.8 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Thun via Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, and Bern in around 36h 41m.

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