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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zug is to fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zug is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zug. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zug via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 59m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zug?

The distance between Istanbul and Zug is 1820 km. The road distance is 2109.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zug without a car is to bus which takes 29h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Istanbul to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zug train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Zug?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zug is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 29h 5m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zug?

Zug is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:18 PM in Istanbul and 5:18 PM in Zug.

Where does the Istanbul to Zug train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zug is 2109 km. It takes approximately 21h 9m to drive from Istanbul to Zug.

Where can I stay near Zug?

There are 1321+ hotels available in Zug.

Istanbul to Zug - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Zug 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 58m
CHF 94–215
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
7h 24m
CHF 53–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
29h 5m
CHF 103–151
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
38h 59m
CHF 207–306
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 Zugcar
20h 14m
CHF 359–506
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 35m
CHF 111–362
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 51m
CHF 71–320
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain
9h 58m
CHF 118–239
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
35h 11m
CHF 93–139
Drive 2,109.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zugcar 2,109.1 km
21h 9m
CHF 330–476

Istanbul to Zug by bus and train

2Weekly Services

29h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 103Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,820.4 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Zug via Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 29h 5m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.