What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Istanbul is 1985 km. The road distance is 2080.7 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Istanbul is 2081 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Swiss Alps to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Swiss Alps to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul by train, plane, car, bus, 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 Airolo to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
9h 46m
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzona
2. Take the train from Bellinzona 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
11h 16m
₺4,319–12,633
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Sarnen, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristina
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
30h 52m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
41h 39m
₺15,911–63,649
Drive 2,080.7 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Istanbul2,080.7 km
19h 41m
₺17,804–25,717
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo 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
10h 18m
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
11h 7m
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzo
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo 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
11h 26m
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzona
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Ferizaj
3. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogar
31h 32m
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzona
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
33h 32m
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HB
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
41h 20m

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

22Weekly Planes

2h 51mAverage Duration

₺2,242Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,984.9 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Swiss Alps to Istanbul. However, you can take the line 110 bus to Airolo, Stazione, walk to Airolo, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swiss Alps to Esenler Otogar via Sarnen, Bahnhof, Luzern, Bahnhof, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Pristina in around 30h 52m.

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