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

The cheapest way to get from Rapperswil to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 2.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapperswil to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Rapperswil and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Rapperswil to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Rapperswil SG and arriving at Yenikapi via Ziegelbrücke, Sargans, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 22m.

How far is it from Rapperswil to Istanbul?

The distance between Rapperswil and Istanbul is 1833 km. The road distance is 2068.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rapperswil to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Rapperswil to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapperswil to Istanbul train from?

Rapperswil to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Sargans station.

What is the time difference between Rapperswil and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Rapperswil. It is currently 3:05 AM in Rapperswil and 5:05 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Rapperswil to Istanbul train arrive?

Rapperswil to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rapperswil to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapperswil to Istanbul is 2068 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Rapperswil to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4239+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Rapperswil to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Rapperswil 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
best
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich Oerlikontrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 54m
₺4,883–13,508
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich Oerlikontrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 2m
₺2,696–15,529
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
33h 27m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 22m
₺17,426–26,688
Drive 2,068.3 km
1. Drive from Rapperswil to Istanbulcar 2,068.3 km
20h 48m
₺18,191–26,276
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
9h 1m
₺3,195–18,056
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
8h 53m
₺5,482–19,035
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBtrain S15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
39h 6m
₺8,042–10,885
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rapperswil to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
40h 25m
₺15,620–63,185

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

₺4,257Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rapperswil to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,832.8 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Rapperswil to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Zürich Oerlikon, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rapperswil SG to Istanbul via St. Margrethen SG, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Lindau in around 33h 27m.

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