What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Switzerland is to train and bus via Sofia which costs SFr 120 - SFr 180 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Istanbul and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 55m.

How far is it from Ankara to Switzerland?

The distance between Ankara and Switzerland is 2230 km. The road distance is 2540.3 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to Switzerland without a car is to bus which takes 35h 21m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Ankara to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Switzerland bus from?

Ankara to Switzerland bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Switzerland train from?

Ankara to Switzerland train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Ankara to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 35h 21m.

Where does the Ankara to Switzerland bus arrive?

Ankara to Switzerland bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 10:44 AM in Ankara and 9:44 AM in Switzerland.

Where does the Ankara to Switzerland train arrive?

Ankara to Switzerland train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Switzerland is 2540 km. It takes approximately 25h 18m to drive from Ankara to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Ankara to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Ankara to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL)plane ESB - BSL
6h 22m
CHF 80–206
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ESB - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
10h 23m
CHF 67–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
35h 21m
CHF 108–175
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)train Hst
2. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Sargans to Zürich HBtrain
43h 55m
CHF 203–374
Drive 2,540.3 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Zurichcar 2,540.3 km
25h 18m
CHF 423–611
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ESB - GVA
6h 58m
CHF 99–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
37h 38m
Bus via Jagodina
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Jagodina ASbus
3. Take the bus from Jagodina, Autobuska Stanica to Zürichbus
41h 45m
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain Yht
2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
2d 1h
CHF 127–178

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL) flights

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5h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,229.6 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Switzerland?

Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, and two other airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Zürich Stadelhofen via Istanbul, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 35h 21m.

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