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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Turkey is to train and fly which costs 3.800 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Turkey is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Turkey?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Turkey. 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 Turkey?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Turkey. 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 1m.

How far is it from Lugano to Turkey?

The distance between Lugano and Turkey is 1802 km. The road distance is 1986 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Turkey without a car is to bus which takes 27h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Lugano to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Turkey bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Turkey train from?

Lugano to Turkey train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Where does the Lugano to Turkey bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lugano and Turkey?

Turkey is 2h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 12:53 AM in Lugano and 2:53 AM in Turkey.

Where does the Lugano to Turkey train arrive?

Lugano to Turkey train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Turkey?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Turkey is 1986 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Lugano to Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Turkey.

Lugano to Turkey - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Lugano to Turkey 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 to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
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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
7h 36m
₺3,818–8,887
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 19m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
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 1m
₺19,293–30,560
Drive 1,986 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Istanbulcar 1,986 km
18h 59m
₺17,585–25,400
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 12m
₺4,719–14,883
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane MXP - ADB
6h 48m
₺5,162–11,431
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
8h 7m
₺7,785–17,255
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
8h 15m
₺5,498–20,276
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
₺9,351–10,251
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Lindaubus FlixBus 456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
35h 32m
₺5,514–8,342
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 42m
₺5,665–9,003

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

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Turkey.

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Distance: 1,802.2 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Turkey?

You can take a train from Lugano to Aksaray via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and Esenler Otogar in around 27h 19m.

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