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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 8h 39m.

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 32m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sion, poste/gare and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Kraljevo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.

How far is it from Sion to Istanbul?

The distance between Sion and Istanbul is 2152 km. The road distance is 2174.8 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 37h 36m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sion and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Sion. It is currently 5:56 PM in Sion and 7:56 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Sion to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Istanbul is 2175 km. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Sion to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Sion to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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 Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
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 39m
₺3,589–18,225
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 53m
₺3,133–21,734
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain Ir
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 36m
₺10,480–18,423
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sion to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 7m
₺17,506–66,053
Drive 2,174.8 km
1. Drive from Sion to Istanbulcar 2,174.8 km
20h 45m
₺18,974–27,406
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
8h 32m
₺6,176–19,204
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
9h 50m
₺5,783–15,961
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 41m
₺5,943–22,394
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
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
11h 18m
₺4,876–16,362
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain Ir
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
42h 46m
₺5,306–15,118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 85 / ...
46h 55m
₺8,870–9,670

Sion to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

37h 36mAverage Duration

₺10,480Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,151.8 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Sion, poste/gare to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica and Kraljevo in around 46h 55m.

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