What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Turkey?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Turkey is to fly which costs 2.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Turkey?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Turkey?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Turkey?

The distance between Switzerland and Turkey is 1794 km. The road distance is 2095.8 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Turkey without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Turkey without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 4m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Turkey?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Switzerland to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Turkey train from?

Switzerland to Turkey train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Bus or fly from Switzerland to Turkey?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 38h 54m.

What is the time difference between Switzerland and Turkey?

Turkey is 2h ahead of Switzerland. It is currently 8:05 PM in Switzerland and 10:05 PM in Turkey.

Where does the Switzerland to Turkey train arrive?

Switzerland to Turkey train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Turkey?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Turkey is 2096 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Switzerland to Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4400+ hotels available in Turkey.

Switzerland to Turkey - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Turkey by plane, train, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 17m
₺4,673–13,423
Fly Basel to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
6h 30m
₺1,787–15,241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ir13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
34h 4m
₺5,904–9,165
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 18m
₺16,073–24,910
Drive 2,095.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Istanbulcar 2,095.8 km
21h 13m
₺18,394–26,569
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
6h 24m
₺2,286–14,444
Fly Geneva International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
6h 43m
₺2,071–15,199
Fly Geneva International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
6h 36m
₺5,158–18,178
Fly Zurich Airport to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane ZRH - AYT
7h 4m
₺3,295–11,445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
38h 54m
₺7,215–9,933
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
40h 49m
₺15,853–63,521

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

45Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

₺4,272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,793.9 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Croatia Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich Stadelhofen, Bahnhof to Aksaray via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB, Zurich, Sofia, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Esenler Otogar in around 38h 54m.

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