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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 33h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Freiberg, Brander Str/Siedlung and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Dresden Bayrische Strasse and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Freiberg(Sachs) and arriving at Yenikapi via Dresden Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.

How far is it from Zug to Istanbul?

The distance between Zug and Istanbul is 1682 km. The road distance is 1919.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 33h 4m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Zug to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Istanbul bus from?

Zug to Istanbul bus services, operated by RVE, depart from Freiberg, Brander Str/Siedlung station.

Where do I catch the Zug to Istanbul train from?

Zug to Istanbul train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Dresden Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Zug to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 33h 4m.

Where does the Zug to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zug to Istanbul bus services, operated by RVE, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Zug and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zug. It is currently 9:23 AM in Zug and 11:23 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Zug to Istanbul train arrive?

Zug to Istanbul train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Zug to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Istanbul is 1920 km. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Zug to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zug to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Zug to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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 Dresden Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane DRS - IST
8h 48m
₺10,875–18,773
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PRG - SAW
9h 46m
₺4,165–15,089
Bus
1. Take the bus from Freiberg, Brander Str/Siedlung to Dresden Hauptbahnhofbus 400
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
33h 4m
₺5,866–8,135
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 26m
₺13,786–22,420
Drive 1,919.9 km
1. Drive from Zug to Istanbulcar 1,919.9 km
19h 35m
₺13,913–20,096
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane LEJ - IST
8h 21m
₺5,932–22,568
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul (IST)plane PRG - IST
9h 38m
₺5,252–11,068
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul (IST)plane BER - IST
9h 7m
₺6,515–12,973
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BER - SAW
9h 20m
₺4,528–19,494
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Freiberg(Sachs) to Hof Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to München Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 48m
₺8,195–11,487
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
39h 23m
₺7,515–13,273

Zug to Istanbul by bus

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33h 4mAverage Duration

₺5,866Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,682 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Zug, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Freiberg, Brander Str/Siedlung to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Dresden Bayrische Strasse, and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 33h 4m.

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