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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Istanbul is to bus which costs 8.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 45h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sion, poste/gare and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 1m.

How far is it from Sion to Istanbul?

The distance between Sion and Istanbul is 2094 km. The road distance is 2174.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 27m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Sion to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Istanbul bus from?

Sion to Istanbul bus services, operated by Dacić Tours, depart from Sion, poste/gare station.

Where does the Sion to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sion to Istanbul bus services, operated by Dacić Tours, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sion and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sion. It is currently 2:34 AM in Sion and 3:34 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Sion to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Istanbul is 2175 km. It takes approximately 20h 44m to drive from Sion to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4240+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Sion to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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 Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
8h 35m
₺8,697–21,856
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
9h 55m
₺5,252–31,182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain R91
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 27m
₺11,065–30,815
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Sion to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain Re4
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 54m
₺10,945–21,416
Drive 2,174.7 km
1. Drive from Sion to Istanbulcar 2,174.7 km
20h 44m
₺20,120–29,061
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
8h 43m
₺6,100–58,879
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Sion to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
9h 6m
₺7,213–18,598
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 40m
₺8,002–36,922
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
10h 38m
₺6,666–20,121
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain R91
2. Take the train from Visp to Romanshorntrain Ic8
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
4. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
37h 40m
₺11,495–26,615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
45h 1m
₺8,224–8,924

Sion to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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36h 27mAverage Duration

₺11,065Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,094.5 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Sion, poste/gare to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Belgrade bus station in around 45h 1m.

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