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 4.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 11h 15m.

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 43m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lax to Istanbul?

The distance between Lax and Istanbul is 1868 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 36h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m 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 8:28 AM in Lax and 10:28 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lax to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lax to Istanbul is 2126 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Lax to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4288+ 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
9h 46m
₺5,190–11,573
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
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 10m
₺3,103–21,704
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Munich Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 35m
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 32m
₺16,601–64,602
Drive 2,125.5 km
1. Drive from Lax to Istanbulcar 2,125.5 km
20h 38m
₺18,705–27,018
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 43m
₺8,550–19,733
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
₺6,363–21,754
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
10h 2m
₺5,390–22,683
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 15m
₺4,243–14,504
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 30m
₺5,900–12,633
Train, bus via Sofia #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 42m
₺7,326–15,178
Train, bus via Kraljevo
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
₺10,323–14,356

Lax to Istanbul by train and bus

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37h 30mAverage Duration

₺5,900Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,867.9 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lax, Bahnhof to Istanbul via Brig, Bahnhof, Brig, Bern, Bern, Munich Hbf, and Munich in around 36h 35m.

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