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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland is to fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 340 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Switzerland?

The distance between Istanbul and Switzerland is 1794 km. The road distance is 2094.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Istanbul to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Switzerland bus from?

Istanbul to Switzerland bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Switzerland train from?

Istanbul to Switzerland train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 27h 42m.

Where does the Istanbul to Switzerland bus arrive?

Istanbul to Switzerland bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:22 AM in Istanbul and 4:22 AM in Switzerland.

Where does the Istanbul to Switzerland train arrive?

Istanbul to Switzerland train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Switzerland is 2095 km. It takes approximately 21h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Switzerland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Istanbul to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Switzerland by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
6h 25m
CHF 100–268
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
6h 41m
CHF 50–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
27h 42m
CHF 89–142
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
39h 35m
CHF 190–305
Drive 2,094.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zurichcar 2,094.9 km
21h 21m
CHF 352–508
Fly Istanbul to Basel
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 21m
CHF 90–286
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
6h 37m
CHF 109–288
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 55–318
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 57m
CHF 87–279
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 46m
CHF 102–493
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
39h 10m
CHF 123–175

Istanbul to Switzerland by bus

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Distance: 1,793.9 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 27h 42m.

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