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 300 and takes 10h 54m.

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 170 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zermatt via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

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 which takes 34h 31m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zermatt train from?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zermatt?

Zermatt is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:04 AM in Istanbul and 4:04 AM in Zermatt.

Where does the Istanbul to Zermatt train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Zermatt.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Zermatt by plane, train, bus, or night 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 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 178–502
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
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 54m
CHF 114–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
34h 31m
CHF 199–549
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Visptrain Ice
2d 8h
CHF 491–1,250
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
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 135–785
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 176–441
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
12h 5m
CHF 131–334
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 9m
CHF 167–408
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 28m
CHF 156–421
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
37h 5m
CHF 165–242
Bus, train #2
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 205–454

Istanbul to Zermatt by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

34h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest 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 Istanbul to Zermatt via Munich, München Hbf, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 34h 31m.

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