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 35 - SFr 270 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 fly which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

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 1802 km. The road distance is 2087.2 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 15m 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 fly which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 29h 15m.

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 4:55 PM in Istanbul and 2:55 PM 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 56m 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 1272+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Winterthur 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 15m
CHF 87–263
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
6h 40m
CHF 38–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Winterthurbus 141
29h 15m
CHF 96–140
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
39h 6m
CHF 204–294
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 Winterthurcar
19h 17m
CHF 365–515
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 22m
CHF 97–378
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 36m
CHF 55–340
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Zurich Limmatstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
34h 58m
CHF 82–126
Drive 2,087.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Winterthurcar 2,087.2 km
20h 56m
CHF 335–484

Istanbul to Winterthur by bus

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29h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Winterthur.

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Distance: 1,801.8 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Winterthur via Munich central bus station in around 29h 15m.

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