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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 31h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Istanbul?

The distance between Zurich and Istanbul is 1794 km. The road distance is 2095.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 31h 50m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Zurich to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Istanbul bus from?

Zurich to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Zurich to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 31h 50m.

Where does the Zurich to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zurich to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 4:51 PM in Zurich and 5:51 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Zurich to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Istanbul is 2096 km. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from Zurich to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Istanbul?

Book your Zurich to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4256+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zurich to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zurich Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 12m
₺5,324–14,762
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
6h 25m
₺3,027–22,785
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
31h 50m
₺5,355–7,808
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
37h 8m
₺18,620–32,005
Drive 2,095.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Istanbulcar 2,095.7 km
21h 10m
₺19,373–27,984
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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
7h 30m
₺3,953–20,412
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
7h 22m
₺5,750–17,389
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
9h 33m
₺5,569–21,456
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
37h 30m
₺7,215–9,109

Zurich to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

31h 50mAverage Duration

₺5,355Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zurich to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,793.9 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Istanbul via Munich in around 31h 50m.

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