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

The cheapest way to get from Lax to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which costs 4.800 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lax to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 56m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lax to Istanbul?

The distance between Lax and Istanbul is 2144 km. The road distance is 2124.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lax to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Sofia which takes 37h 26m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Lax to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lax and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lax. It is currently 3:13 PM in Lax and 5:13 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lax to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lax to Istanbul is 2124 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Lax to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4405+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lax to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Lax to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
10h 8m
₺3,233–22,662
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
37h 26m
₺5,730–12,491
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lax to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
42h 27m
₺16,424–64,491
Drive 2,124.1 km
1. Drive from Lax to Istanbulcar 2,124.1 km
20h 29m
₺18,425–26,614
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 56m
₺6,243–24,412
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 32m
₺8,560–18,671
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 44m
₺5,450–23,921
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Busto Arsiziotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 47m
₺4,880–13,821
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
11h 17m
₺4,853–15,312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lindaubus 106
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
38h 29m
₺7,622–11,681
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Brig to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
41h 49m
₺7,106–14,836
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Brig to Siontrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
2d 1h
₺9,895–13,806

Lax to Istanbul by train and bus

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37h 26mAverage Duration

₺5,730Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,144.3 km
Duration: 10h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Lax to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lax to Istanbul Esenler via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Basel SBB, Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Sofia in around 37h 26m.

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