There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) by plane, bus, train, 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 from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 7mCHF 112–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
- Take the train from St. Gallen to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
35h 29mCHF 206–514Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bregenztrain Rjx
- Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
44h 7mCHF 303–675Drive 2,252.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA)car 2,252.6 km
21h 22mCHF 363–523Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
6h 27mCHF 172–252Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Genevabus
37h 15mBus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Genevabus FlixBus 1921
46h 48mCHF 226–387
Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to fly which costs SFr 110 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Genève-Aéroport, WTC via Pristina and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Genève-Aéroport via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 7m.
The distance between Istanbul and Geneva Airport (GVA) is 1935 km. The road distance is 2252.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 29m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA), including transfers.
Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland?
Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Genève-Aéroport, WTC via Pristina, Geneva, and Genève, gare Cornavin in around 37h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–240
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–240
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–280
Train from St. Gallen to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–370
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bregenz to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–25
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- CHF 8–12
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–12
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 54–59
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–110
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- + 383 (0) 44 542 029
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sharr Travel
Bus from Istanbul to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 56
- Website
- Sharr Travel
Bus from Pristina to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Sharr Travel
- [email protected]
Bus from Pristina to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Fertours
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bucharest to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 170–290
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pristina station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:20 PM in Istanbul and 11:20 AM in Geneva Airport (GVA).
Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA) is 2253 km. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Istanbul to Geneva Airport (GVA).
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