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

The cheapest way to get from Stans to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 4.200 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stans to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 6m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Stans and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Stans to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stans and arriving at Yenikapi via Luzern, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 42m.

How far is it from Stans to Istanbul?

The distance between Stans and Istanbul is 1855 km. The road distance is 2137 km.

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

The best way to get from Stans to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 26h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Stans to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stans to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Stans and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Stans. It is currently 3:21 AM in Stans and 5:21 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Stans to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stans to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Stans to Istanbul is 2137 km. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Stans to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4526+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Stans to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Stans 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 Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
7h 6m
₺6,972–17,991
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
8h 39m
₺3,655–16,142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
26h 36m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
40h 42m
₺17,140–25,226
Drive 2,137 km
1. Drive from Stans to Istanbul2,137 km
20h 19m
₺18,227–26,328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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 43m
₺4,285–19,512
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
8h 2m
₺6,842–20,621
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Instabul
31h 54m
Bus via Pristina #2
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Istanbul
36h 50m
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
39h 17m
₺4,988–10,326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stans to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
40h 54m
₺16,113–63,941

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

₺4,125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,854.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Stans to İstanbul Esenler via Luzern, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 26h 36m.

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