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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Switzerland is to fly which costs SFr 35 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 28m.

How far is it from Turkey to Switzerland?

The distance between Turkey and Switzerland is 1794 km. The road distance is 2094.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Switzerland without a car is to bus which takes 29h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Turkey to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Switzerland train from?

Turkey to Switzerland train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Turkey to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 29h 51m.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 12:43 AM in Turkey and 10:43 PM in Switzerland.

Where does the Turkey to Switzerland train arrive?

Turkey to Switzerland train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Switzerland is 2094 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Turkey to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Turkey to Switzerland - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 13 ways to get from Turkey to Switzerland by plane, bus, night train, 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 Istanbul to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
6h 25m
CHF 83–227
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
6h 40m
CHF 32–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
29h 51m
CHF 88–144
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
38h 28m
CHF 193–281
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
19h 36m
CHF 359–501
Fly Istanbul to Basel
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 25m
CHF 73–305
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 37m
CHF 96–321
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 41–258
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
6h 56m
CHF 37–276
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 2m
CHF 65–159
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 44m
CHF 59–242
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Zurichbus
40h 20m
CHF 124–158
Drive 2,094.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zurichcar 2,094.3 km
21h 25m
CHF 328–473

Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

38Weekly Planes

3h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Turkey to Switzerland.

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Distance: 1,793.9 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Turkey and Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Zürich Stadelhofen via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 29h 51m.

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