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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Winterthur is to bus via Sofia which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 34h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Winterthur is to bus and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Winterthur via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Winterthur via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 6m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Winterthur?

The distance between Istanbul and Winterthur is 1805 km. The road distance is 2086.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Winterthur without a car is to bus which takes 29h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Istanbul to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Winterthur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Winterthur train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Winterthur is to bus which takes 29h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Istanbul to Winterthur bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Winterthur?

Winterthur is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:22 AM in Istanbul and 8:22 AM in Winterthur.

Where does the Istanbul to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Winterthur is 2087 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Istanbul to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Istanbul to Winterthur - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
6h 33m
CHF 86–215
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SAW - ZRH
6h 40m
CHF 43–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Winterthur141
29h 15m
CHF 97–141
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
39h 6m
CHF 205–295
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 Winterthur
19h 12m
CHF 360–514
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 Zürich HB
8h 40m
CHF 97–375
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 Zürich HB
8h 36m
CHF 59–350
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Zurich LimmatstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
34h 58m
CHF 82–126
Drive 2,086.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Winterthur2,086.8 km
20h 49m
CHF 334–483

Istanbul to Winterthur by bus

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29h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,804.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Winterthur via Munich central bus station in around 29h 15m. Alternatively, AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day.

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