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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Istanbul is to bus via Pristina which costs 4.600 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 28h 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 13m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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 Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 13m.

How far is it from Lugano to Istanbul?

The distance between Lugano and Istanbul is 1806 km. The road distance is 1984.8 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 16m 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 8:07 AM in Lugano and 10:07 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 47m to drive from Lugano to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4517+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 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 T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 16m
₺4,037–11,593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
27h 3m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lugano to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
39h 41m
₺15,630–63,243
Drive 1,984.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Istanbul1,984.8 km
18h 47m
₺17,046–24,622
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
8h 13m
₺4,229–12,244
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
9h 20m
₺4,497–17,334
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 52m
₺6,714–16,533
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)TRN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 46m
₺4,756–15,923
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
28h 18m
₺4,651–7,708
Bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 91 / ...
34h 45m
₺8,832–9,632
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
36h 42m
₺5,484–8,720
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 13m
₺18,104–29,006

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

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Distance: 1,805.5 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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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