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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to fly which costs 2.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 6h 28m.

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 28m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.

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 38h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Istanbul?

The distance between Zurich and Istanbul is 1852 km. The road distance is 2096.1 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 25h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse 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 28m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zurich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 2:46 PM in Zurich and 4:46 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 5m 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 4401+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Zurich 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
6h 28m
₺2,862–16,427
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
7h 37m
₺2,724–13,815
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
25h 45m
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
38h 22m
₺16,099–24,217
Drive 2,096.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Istanbul2,096.1 km
21h 5m
₺17,960–25,942
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
6h 59m
₺4,979–13,626
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 9m
₺4,841–16,014
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singen
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingen
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STR - SAW
9h 53m
₺5,523–19,950
Bus via Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 87 / ...
30h 35m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus N1999
32h 30m
₺3,901–6,281
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
40h 45m
₺15,642–63,261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
42h 1m
₺6,222–10,762

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

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2h 51mAverage Duration

₺2,259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,852.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 25h 45m.

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