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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 12h 32m.

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 20m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 38.000 ₺.

How far is it from Zermatt to Istanbul?

The distance between Zermatt and Istanbul is 2173 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 via Munich which takes 36h 28m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 32.000 ₺.

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 1h ahead of Zermatt. It is currently 4:02 PM in Zermatt and 5:02 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4256+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
10h 38m
₺10,790–27,583
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
12h 32m
₺6,734–18,851
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Visp to Oltentrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 28m
₺11,801–31,499
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
10h 46m
₺8,193–64,606
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
10h 20m
₺8,293–37,606
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
11h
₺7,381–17,328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Romanshorntrain Ic8
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
38h 20m
₺11,786–27,299
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
47h 49m
₺10,301–14,644

Zermatt to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

36h 28mAverage Duration

₺11,801Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,172.8 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 (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt to Istanbul via Visp, Olten, St. Gallen, St. Margrethen SG, St. Margrethen Sg, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, and Munich in around 36h 28m.

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