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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 10h 25m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

How far is it from Zermatt to Istanbul?

The distance between Zermatt and Istanbul is 2230 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 20m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Zermatt to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zermatt and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zermatt. It is currently 5:45 AM in Zermatt and 7:45 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4551+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zermatt to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Istanbul by train, plane, or bus

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 Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)GVA - SAW
10h 38m
₺5,129–20,035
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to RomanshornIc8
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutin
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbul
38h 20m
₺11,176–19,114
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)GVA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 11m
₺7,546–18,234
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
10h 25m
₺6,929–24,035
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 24m
₺6,465–16,991
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BGY - SAW
12h 7m
₺6,028–16,332
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta Susa
4. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)TRN - IST
5. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
13h 5m
₺6,495–19,961
Train, bus via Kraljevo
1. Take the train from Visp to SionIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
2d 1h
₺10,538–15,136

Zermatt to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

38h 20mAverage Duration

₺11,176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,230.2 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Genève-Aéroport, walk to Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Istanbul via Visp, Romanshorn, Lindau-Reutin, and Lindau in around 38h 20m.

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