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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Istanbul is to bus via Pristina which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 28h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Bellinzona and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Yenikapi via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

How far is it from Locarno to Istanbul?

The distance between Locarno and Istanbul is 1837 km. The road distance is 2014.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 27h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Locarno to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Istanbul bus from?

Locarno to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fertours, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Istanbul train from?

Locarno to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where does the Locarno to Istanbul bus arrive?

Locarno to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fertours, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Locarno and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Locarno. It is currently 3:32 AM in Locarno and 4:32 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Locarno to Istanbul train arrive?

Locarno to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Istanbul is 2015 km. It takes approximately 19h 22m to drive from Locarno to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4237+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Locarno to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, 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, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
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1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
8h 19m
₺4,809–18,035
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 7m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
41h 5m
₺20,878–36,773
Drive 2,014.8 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Istanbulcar 2,014.8 km
19h 22m
₺18,369–26,533
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno 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
8h 49m
₺5,755–18,384
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
9h 6m
₺7,470–17,078
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 19m
₺5,083–21,099
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
10h
₺7,572–23,163
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
28h 48m
₺5,228–5,859
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Lindaubus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
36h 47m
₺6,227–9,422
Bus via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus
40h 48m
₺7,816–7,947

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST) flights

37Weekly Planes

3h 36mAverage Duration

₺4,814Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,836.9 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to İstanbul Esenler via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 27h 7m.

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