There are 9 ways to get from Turkey to Geneva 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 12mCHF 92–262Fly from Antalya Airport
cheapest- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AYT - GVA
6h 39mCHF 80–241Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
- Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
36h 34mCHF 204–336Night 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 Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
42hCHF 272–423Drive 2,247.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Genevacar 2,247.6 km
21h 22mCHF 375–542Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ADB - GVA
5h 46mCHF 101–291Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
6h 27mCHF 87–202Bus via Ferizaj
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizajbus
- Take the bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus stationbus
37h 10mCHF 103–118Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Genevabus FlixBus 1921
47h 28mCHF 221–351
Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Geneva is to bus via Ferizaj which costs SFr 100 - SFr 120 and takes 37h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Geneva - Bus station via Esenler Otogar and Ferizaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Genève via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.
The distance between Turkey and Geneva is 1935 km. The road distance is 2247.6 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 34m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 340.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Turkey to Geneva, including transfers.
Turkey to Geneva bus services, operated by Luks Tempo Turizm, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
Turkey to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Geneva is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Ferizaj, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 120 and takes 37h 10m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Geneva, 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 İskenderpaşa to Geneva - Bus station via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Esenler Otogar, and Ferizaj in around 37h 10m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–330
Flights from Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–280
Flights from Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–400
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–210
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Geneva International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–190
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
Flights from Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
Flights from Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport via İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
Flights from Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–390
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
Train from St. Gallen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–200
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 53–57
- 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
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizaj
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 37
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- +383 49 871 234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arditi Tours
Bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–80
- Website
- Arditi Tours
- Phone
- +383 44 992 615
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ferizaj to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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 50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bucharest to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 170–270
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Turkey to Geneva bus services, operated by Luks Tempo Turizm, arrive at Ferizaj station.
Geneva is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 8:32 PM in Turkey and 6:32 PM in Geneva.
Turkey to Geneva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Geneva is 2248 km. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Turkey to Geneva.
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