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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Zurich is to train and fly which costs SFr 75 - SFr 340 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Zurich is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Zurich 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.

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 7m.

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 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.

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 12:15 PM in Ankara and 11:15 AM 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 1244+ hotels available in Zurich.

Ankara to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 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 107–278
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 8m
CHF 77–339
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
CHF 109–173
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 7m
CHF 203–373
Drive 2,540.3 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Zurichcar 2,540.3 km
25h 18m
CHF 419–604
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 27m
CHF 120–434
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 St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
38h 1m
CHF 127–247
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 141–203

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 Zurich Bus Station via Istanbul and Munich central bus station in around 35h.

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