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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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 Zug and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 43m.

How far is it from Zug to Istanbul?

The distance between Zug and Istanbul is 1820 km. The road distance is 2109.4 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 31h 59m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Zug to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Istanbul train from?

Zug to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Bus or fly from Zug to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 31h 59m.

What is the time difference between Zug and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zug. It is currently 9:45 PM in Zug and 11:45 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Zug to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zug to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Istanbul is 2109 km. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Zug to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zug to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Zug to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night 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 Zurich Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 53m
₺5,365–11,872
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
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 40m
₺4,206–19,360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
31h 59m
₺6,103–9,289
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 43m
₺16,831–26,334
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zug to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
20h 29m
₺20,561–28,988
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
7h 1m
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 31m
₺7,093–18,339
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
9h 46m
₺6,657–13,875
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
39h 9m
₺8,003–11,389
Drive 2,109.4 km
1. Drive from Zug to Istanbulcar 2,109.4 km
20h 59m
₺18,741–27,070

Zug to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

31h 59mAverage Duration

₺6,103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,820.4 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Croatia Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Istanbul via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Munich in around 31h 59m.

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