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

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul is to bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 38h 44m.

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 which takes 9h 32m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Swiss Alps and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Istanbul via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona and Lindau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 44m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Istanbul is 1926 km. The road distance is 2081.8 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 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Swiss Alps to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Istanbul bus from?

Swiss Alps to Istanbul bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Istanbul bus arrive?

Swiss Alps to Istanbul bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Istanbul is 2082 km. It takes approximately 19h 52m to drive from Swiss Alps to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3073+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swiss Alps 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 Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
9h 32m
₺7,444–16,973
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
9h 46m
₺5,057–26,994
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Ferizajbus
3. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogarbus
31h 26m
Drive 2,081.8 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Istanbulcar 2,081.8 km
19h 52m
₺19,185–27,712
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
10h 24m
₺5,554–16,313
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Lugano 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 9m
₺6,147–23,744
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
11h 11m
₺5,327–26,304
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
11h 3m
₺7,314–24,283
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
33h 26m
Train, bus via Pristina
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
36h 16m
₺7,883–11,252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Lindaubus
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
38h 44m
₺6,274–9,553

Swiss Alps to Istanbul by bus and foot

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38h 44mAverage Duration

₺6,274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,926.3 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Istanbul via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, Lindau, and Lindau in around 38h 44m.

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