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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 50m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Istanbul?

The distance between Winterthur and Istanbul is 1802 km. The road distance is 2086.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 23m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Winterthur to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Istanbul train from?

Winterthur to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Winterthur station.

Bus or fly from Winterthur to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 39h 5m.

What is the time difference between Winterthur and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Winterthur. It is currently 5:12 PM in Winterthur and 6:12 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Winterthur to Istanbul train arrive?

Winterthur to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Istanbul is 2087 km. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Winterthur to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3073+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Winterthur to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Winterthur to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 18m
₺5,214–14,085
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
6h 31m
₺2,827–23,106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
32h 23m
₺6,618–12,614
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
37h 50m
₺18,558–30,916
Drive 2,086.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Istanbulcar 2,086.7 km
20h 43m
₺19,181–27,706
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
8h 32m
₺5,002–23,713
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
8h 24m
₺6,989–21,692
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
39h 5m
₺6,989–11,132

Winterthur to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 23mAverage Duration

₺6,618Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,801.8 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Zürich HB, Zurich, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 39h 5m.

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