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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zug is to bus via Sofia which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 35h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zug is to bus and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

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 39h 6m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zug?

The distance between Istanbul and Zug is 1823 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 18m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 bus which takes 29h 18m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 340 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zug?

Zug is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:13 PM in Istanbul and 1:13 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 1307+ hotels available in Zug.

Istanbul to Zug - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Zug by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
7h 15m
CHF 103–228
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 22m
CHF 60–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
29h 18m
CHF 109–171
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 210–300
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 370–525
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 53m
CHF 114–380
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 49m
CHF 71–355
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 96–131
Drive 2,109.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zugcar 2,109.1 km
21h 9m
CHF 339–489

Istanbul to Zug by bus and train

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29h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,823.3 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Zug via Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 29h 18m. Alternatively, AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day.

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