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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which costs 4.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 11m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lugano, Stazione and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Kraljevo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 12m.

How far is it from Lugano to Istanbul?

The distance between Lugano and Istanbul is 1806 km. The road distance is 1984.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 27h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Lugano to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Istanbul bus from?

Lugano to Istanbul bus services, operated by Dacić Tours, depart from Lugano, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Lugano to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lugano to Istanbul bus services, operated by Dacić Tours, arrive at Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 1:04 AM in Lugano and 3:04 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Lugano to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Istanbul is 1985 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Lugano to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4472+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lugano to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Lugano to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or night 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, bus
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1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 18m
₺4,037–11,654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 3m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lugano to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
39h 20m
₺15,823–63,621
Drive 1,984.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Istanbulcar 1,984.6 km
18h 58m
₺17,226–24,881
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano 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 11m
₺5,011–15,659
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 18m
₺4,202–19,337
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 54m
₺6,819–17,596
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 50m
₺6,038–17,098
Bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 85 / ...
34h 45m
₺8,850–9,650
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Lindaubus 456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
34h 45m
₺5,722–8,400
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
40h 12m
₺18,107–29,012

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

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3h 50mAverage Duration

₺2,935Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,805.5 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to İstanbul Esenler via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 27h 3m.

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