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

The cheapest way to get from Lax to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 11h 16m.

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 20m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lax to Istanbul?

The distance between Lax and Istanbul is 1875 km. The road distance is 2124.3 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 which takes 35h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m 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 1:19 AM in Lax and 3:19 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lax to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lax to Istanbul is 2124 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Lax to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lax to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 13 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
9h 22m
₺6,056–16,512
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
10h 15m
₺5,009–17,823
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Ferizaj
3. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogar
35h 6m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lax to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 27m
₺16,349–64,282
Drive 2,124.3 km
1. Drive from Lax to Istanbul2,124.3 km
20h 26m
₺18,166–26,240
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brig to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
9h 20m
₺9,416–21,962
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
9h 38m
₺8,096–21,302
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
9h 58m
₺6,429–23,483
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BGY - SAW
11h 16m
₺5,009–16,283
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
37h 31m
₺7,116–11,362
Train, bus via Sofia #2
1. Take the train from Brig to Zürich HBIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
41h 42m
₺6,892–14,007
Train, bus via Sofia #3
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
42h 59m
₺6,592–13,907
Train, bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the train from Brig to SionEc / ...
2. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
2d 1h
₺9,569–13,365

Lax to Istanbul by train and bus

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37h 31mAverage Duration

₺7,116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,874.8 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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 Domodossola, take the train to Gallarate, take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), then take the taxi to Istanbul Esenler Otogar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lax, Bahnhof to Esenler Otogar via Brig, Bahnhof, Brig, Bern, Bern, and Ferizaj in around 35h 6m.

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