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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

How far is it from Luthern to Istanbul?

The distance between Luthern and Istanbul is 1905 km. The road distance is 2150.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 25h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Luthern to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Istanbul bus from?

Luthern to Istanbul bus services, operated by Gameks, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Istanbul train from?

Luthern to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Luthern to Istanbul bus arrive?

Luthern to Istanbul bus services, operated by Gameks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Luthern and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Luthern. It is currently 10:52 AM in Luthern and 12:52 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Luthern to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Istanbul is 2151 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Luthern to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4442+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Luthern to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Luthern to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, 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 Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
7h 5m
₺3,233–17,956
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
25h 15m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr / ...
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
38h 58m
₺16,788–26,170
Drive 2,150.7 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Istanbul2,150.7 km
20h 29m
₺18,404–26,583
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern 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
7h 37m
₺5,450–15,155
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
7h 58m
₺3,342–15,663
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 30m
₺5,559–18,862
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 39m
₺5,881–15,266
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BGY - SAW
10h 15m
₺6,194–15,827
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
28h 31m
Bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 91 / ...
37h 14m
₺8,743–9,543
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
38h 39m
₺4,636–9,770
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Luthern to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
40h 44m
₺16,018–63,803

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

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Distance: 1,904.7 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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You can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 25h 15m.

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