What is the cheapest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 34h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zürich (Kreis 9) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zurich and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Zürich (Kreis 9) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zürich Altstetten and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 21m.

How far is it from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul?

The distance between Zürich (Kreis 9) and Istanbul is 1796 km. The road distance is 2102.1 km.

How do I travel from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 25m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul bus from?

Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Zurich station.

Where do I catch the Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul train from?

Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Bus or fly from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 38h 47m.

Where does the Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Zürich (Kreis 9) and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Zürich (Kreis 9). It is currently 3:02 AM in Zürich (Kreis 9) and 4:02 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul train arrive?

Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul is 2102 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4208+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 16m
₺5,868–15,928
Fly Zurich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
6h 28m
₺3,971–18,951
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
34h 25m
₺5,839–14,349
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 21m
₺18,693–34,836
Drive 2,102.1 km
1. Drive from Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbulcar 2,102.1 km
21h 20m
₺20,370–29,423
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
7h 44m
₺6,064–22,356
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 37m
₺7,461–23,333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
38h 47m
₺7,342–10,064

Zürich (Kreis 9) to Istanbul by train and bus

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34h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,795.9 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Zürich (Kreis 9), Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich, Fellenbergstrasse to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB, Zurich, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 38h 47m.

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