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 3.600 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 7h 2m.

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 24m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 39h 57m.

How far is it from Zug to Istanbul?

The distance between Zug and Istanbul is 1815 km. The road distance is 2109.6 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 27h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 24m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 1m.

What is the time difference between Zug and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zug. It is currently 9:03 PM in Zug and 11:03 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 2110 km. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Zug to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zug to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 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)ZRH - IST
6h 24m
₺6,584–15,660
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
7h 2m
₺3,597–17,181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
27h 1m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
39h 57m
₺16,821–25,658
Drive 2,109.6 km
1. Drive from Zug to Istanbul2,109.6 km
20h 51m
₺18,040–26,058
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
8h 44m
₺4,186–15,374
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
8h 7m
₺7,273–18,853
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zug to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
9h 17m
₺6,633–16,180
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
29h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
38h 32m
₺4,669–9,258
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
39h 9m
₺7,593–9,513
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zug to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
40h 32m
₺15,749–63,416

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

₺4,136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,815.4 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 İstanbul Esenler via Luzern, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 27h 1m.

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