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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 2.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 32m.

How far is it from Thun to Istanbul?

The distance between Thun and Istanbul is 1940 km. The road distance is 2198.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 30m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Thun to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Thun and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Thun. It is currently 9:14 PM in Thun and 11:14 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Thun to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Istanbul is 2198 km. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Thun to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Thun 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 Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
7h 41m
₺7,214–15,286
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
8h 5m
₺2,508–18,276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Romanshorntrain Ic8
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
35h 30m
₺9,227–15,106
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 32m
₺18,828–29,745
Drive 2,198.4 km
1. Drive from Thun to Istanbulcar 2,198.4 km
21h 31m
₺19,466–28,117
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 49m
₺5,027–19,307
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 57m
₺4,995–18,255
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
9h 23m
₺8,262–21,184
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Thun to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
10h
₺5,425–14,024
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
45h 10m
₺8,858–17,630
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Thun to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
21h 57m
₺21,597–30,340

Thun to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

35h 30mAverage Duration

₺9,227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,939.7 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Thun to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and București, Autogara Militari in around 45h 10m.

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