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 5.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 11h 38m.

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 38m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lax to Istanbul?

The distance between Lax and Istanbul is 2144 km. The road distance is 2125.5 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 34h 42m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Lax to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lax and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lax. It is currently 8:18 AM in Lax and 9:18 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lax to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lax to Istanbul is 2125 km. It takes approximately 20h 37m to drive from Lax to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4230+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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 6m
₺4,799–31,325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
34h 42m
₺11,712–28,858
Drive 2,125.5 km
1. Drive from Lax to Istanbulcar 2,125.5 km
20h 37m
₺19,670–28,411
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
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
9h 38m
₺9,946–28,042
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 51m
₺7,649–36,065
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
9h 58m
₺6,596–28,302
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
10h 6m
₺6,416–15,142
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 38m
₺5,769–16,665
Train, bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbulbus
35h 1m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lindaubus
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
38h 35m
₺7,745–14,580
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Brig to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
46h 46m
₺11,541–26,003
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
₺11,061–14,657

Lax to Istanbul by train and bus

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34h 42mAverage Duration

₺11,712Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,144.1 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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 İstanbul Esenler via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 42m.

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