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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 27h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zurich is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Zurich 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 23m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zurich. 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 Zurich?

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

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 27h 23m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zurich train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Zurich?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zurich is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 27h 23m.

Where does the Istanbul to Zurich bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:28 AM in Istanbul and 3:28 AM in Zurich.

Where does the Istanbul to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zurich?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Zurich 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 106–255
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 50m
CHF 66–405
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 23m
CHF 94–148
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 213–395
Drive 2,094.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zurichcar 2,094.9 km
21h 21m
CHF 342–493
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 125–402
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 125–442
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 to Zurich by bus

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CHF 94Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Zurich, 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 Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 27h 23m.

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