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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Winterthur is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 40m.

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 St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.

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 140.

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 140. 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 11:29 AM in Istanbul and 9:29 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?

Book your Istanbul to Winterthur bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1258+ 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 97–140
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 St. Gallen(Ch)Rjx
4. Take the train from St. Gallen to WinterthurIc1 / ...
38h 45m
CHF 198–293
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 359–512
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, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
2. Take the bus from Burgas South to Innsbruck Hbf
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to WinterthurRjx
40h 21m
CHF 132–187
Drive 2,086.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Winterthur2,086.8 km
20h 49m
CHF 333–480

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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