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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Turkey is to fly which costs 2.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Turkey?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Turkey. 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 Turkey?

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

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Turkey without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 6m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Turkey train from?

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

Bus or fly from Zurich to Turkey?

The best way to get from Zurich to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 37h 46m.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Turkey?

Turkey is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 5:13 PM in Zurich and 6:13 PM in Turkey.

Where does the Zurich to Turkey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Turkey?

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

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4295+ hotels available in Turkey.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Turkey by plane, train, bus, 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
₺5,133–11,666
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
₺2,846–15,687
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
33h 6m
₺7,091–14,057
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
₺18,558–30,916
Drive 2,095.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Istanbulcar 2,095.7 km
21h 10m
₺19,188–27,716
Fly Zurich Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane ZRH - ADB
6h 8m
₺3,855–11,701
Fly Zurich Airport to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane ZRH - AYT
7h 14m
₺3,767–14,700
Train to Basel, fly to Antalya Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane BSL - AYT
8h 14m
₺3,898–34,316
Bus
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 46m
₺7,184–9,070

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

52Weekly Planes

3h 48mAverage Duration

₺4,905Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and 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 to Aksaray via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Esenler Otogar in around 37h 46m.

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