What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB is to bus via Sofia which costs SFr 120 - SFr 180 and takes 38h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Zürich HB?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Zürich HB station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zürich HB?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zürich HB. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zürich HB via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 23m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

The distance between Istanbul and Zürich HB is 1792 km. The road distance is 2096.6 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Zürich HB without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB without a car is to bus which takes 28h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zürich HB bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zürich HB train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 44m.

Where does the Istanbul to Zürich HB bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zürich HB?

Zürich HB is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:36 PM in Istanbul and 12:36 PM in Zürich HB.

Where does the Istanbul to Zürich HB train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zürich HB is 2097 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Zürich HB.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Zürich HB?

Book your Istanbul to Zürich HB bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zürich HB?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Zürich HB.

Istanbul to Zürich HB - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Zürich HB 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 5m
CHF 105–263
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
6h 30m
CHF 65–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
28h 44m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bregenztrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
40h 23m
CHF 214–395
Drive 2,096.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zürich HBcar 2,096.6 km
21h 23m
CHF 343–496
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 49m
CHF 124–397
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 9m
CHF 114–407
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
38h 57m
CHF 121–172

Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 1,791.8 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Zürich HB, Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Croatia Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Zürich HB via München, ZOB and Zürich Bus Station in around 28h 44m.

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