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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Istanbul is to bus via Sofia which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 34h 5m.

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 5.500 ₺ - 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 38h 50m.

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 via Belgrade which takes 27h 1m and costs .

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 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 27h 1m.

What is the time difference between Zug and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zug. It is currently 3:15 AM in Zug and 5:15 AM 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 4459+ 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, 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
₺5,580–15,229
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 42m
₺3,750–18,547
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 1m
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 50m
₺16,875–25,821
Drive 2,109.4 km
1. Drive from Zug to Istanbulcar 2,109.4 km
20h 59m
₺18,436–26,629
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
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 35m
₺6,037–21,526
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
₺5,706–14,459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 12m
₺5,847–8,976
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
34h 5m
₺5,747–8,076
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zug to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
40h 36m
₺15,952–63,664

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

₺4,335Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,820.5 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 İstanbul Esenler via Luzern, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 27h 1m.

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