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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zermatt is to fly and train which costs SFr 110 - SFr 360 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 10h 27m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 370.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zermatt?

The distance between Istanbul and Zermatt is 2173 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zermatt without a car is to bus and train via Pristina which takes 34h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Istanbul to Zermatt, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zermatt?

Zermatt is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:23 PM in Istanbul and 9:23 PM in Zermatt.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2361+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Istanbul to Zermatt - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Zermatt by plane, train, or bus

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 Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
10h 40m
CHF 173–392
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
11h 1m
CHF 110–425
Bus, train via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Oltenbus
3. Take the train from Olten to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
34h 26m
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 Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
10h 48m
CHF 117–282
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 Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
10h 27m
CHF 166–365
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 Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
11h 55m
CHF 114–360
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
12h 11m
CHF 164–361
Fly Istanbul to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane IST - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
13h 30m
CHF 163–384
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 Visptrain Ic8
37h 38m
CHF 202–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aostabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
42h 28m
CHF 172–284
Bus, train via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Sion, poste/garebus
3. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
47h 6m
CHF 189–239

Istanbul to Zermatt by bus and train

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37h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,172.9 km
Duration: 10h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Zermatt. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, take the train to Visp, then take the train to Zermatt. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Instabul to Zermatt via Pristina, Olten, Olten, and Visp in around 34h 26m.

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