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 6m.

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 85 - SFr 300.

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 6m.

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 and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 30m.

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 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 300 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 2h behind Ankara. It is currently 1:48 AM in Ankara and 11:48 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 16m to drive from Ankara to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1226+ 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 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 55m
CHF 109–358
Fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ESB - ZRH
6h 41m
CHF 85–298
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 6m
CHF 107–172
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 Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
41h 30m
CHF 194–289
Drive 2,540.3 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Zurichcar 2,540.3 km
25h 16m
CHF 450–649
Fly 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 15m
CHF 118–331
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
38h 11m
CHF 122–189
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 55m

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 6m. Alternatively, SunExpress and Austrian Airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice a week.

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