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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 35h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Zurich is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Zürich via Istanbul and Munich - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 12m.

How far is it from Ankara to Zurich?

The distance between Ankara and Zurich is 2319 km. The road distance is 2540.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 35h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Ankara to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ankara to Zurich train from?

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

Bus or fly from Ankara to Zurich?

The best way to get from Ankara to Zurich is to bus which takes 35h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Ankara to Zurich bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ankara and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 8:42 PM in Ankara and 7:42 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Ankara to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ankara to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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

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Fly Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL)plane ESB - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 50m
CHF 112–248
Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
10h 9m
CHF 76–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
3. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus
35h 26m
CHF 108–172
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 Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
44h 12m
CHF 200–314
Drive 2,540.3 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Zurichcar 2,540.3 km
25h 18m
CHF 421–608
Fly Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ESB - ZRH
6h 41m
CHF 81–258
Fly Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ESB - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
10h 10m
CHF 113–393
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
37h 50m
CHF 129–192
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
46h 33m
CHF 140–202

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

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Distance: 2,318.9 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ankara to Zürich via Istanbul and Munich - Bus Station in around 35h 26m. Alternatively, SunExpress and Austrian Airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice a week.

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