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 100 - SFr 280 and takes 12h 38m.

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 440.

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 37h 38m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 460.

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 8:17 AM in Istanbul and 6:17 AM in Zermatt.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Istanbul to Zermatt - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 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 179–487
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
12h 38m
CHF 101–280
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 208–458
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 120–505
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 50m
CHF 103–236
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 170–432
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
10h 46m
CHF 120–486
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 Susa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
12h 42m
CHF 128–364
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 Rogoredotrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
12h 23m
CHF 139–374
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 189–234

Istanbul to Zermatt by bus and train

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37h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 208Cheapest 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 Lindau, Lindau-Reutin, Romanshorn, and Visp in around 37h 38m.

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