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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zurich is to bus and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Halkali, Videle and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zurich?

The distance between Istanbul and Zurich is 1797 km. The road distance is 2094.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 28h 37m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Istanbul to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zurich bus from?

Istanbul to Zurich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zurich train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Zurich?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zurich is to bus which takes 28h 37m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Istanbul to Zurich bus arrive?

Istanbul to Zurich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zurich?

Zurich is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:11 AM in Istanbul and 5:11 AM in Zurich.

Where does the Istanbul to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zurich is 2094 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Zurich.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Zurich 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
6h 42m
CHF 90–253
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
6h 49m
CHF 42–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
28h 37m
CHF 92–151
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 25m
CHF 192–280
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 Zurichcar
19h 36m
CHF 367–527
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 11m
CHF 96–370
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 8m
CHF 53–335
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Zurichbus
38h 57m
CHF 123–166
Drive 2,094.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zurichcar 2,094.4 km
21h 25m
CHF 339–489

Istanbul to Zurich by bus

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28h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,796.8 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 28h 37m. 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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