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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ankara is to fly which costs 4.100 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ankara is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Ankara via Munich and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ankara?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Ankara Gar via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ankara?

The distance between Zurich and Ankara is 2154 km. The road distance is 2542.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ankara without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 7m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Zurich to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ankara bus from?

Zurich to Ankara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ankara train from?

Zurich to Ankara train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Ankara?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ankara is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 39h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Ankara bus arrive?

Zurich to Ankara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Ankara?

Ankara is 2h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 4:54 PM in Zurich and 6:54 PM in Ankara.

Where does the Zurich to Ankara train arrive?

Zurich to Ankara train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ankara is 2542 km. It takes approximately 25h 11m to drive from Zurich to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 246+ hotels available in Ankara.

Zurich to Ankara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Ankara by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly from Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ZRH - ESB
6h 20m
₺4,184–14,531
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
39h 7m
₺8,066–12,540
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
4. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
43h 39m
₺19,323–32,493
Drive 2,542.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ankaracar 2,542.5 km
25h 11m
₺25,477–36,799
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane BSL - ESB
7h 20m
₺5,550–14,023
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
39h 25m
₺6,660–10,253
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
45h 5m
₺8,564–11,524

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

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5h 24mAverage Duration

₺3,893Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,154.2 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ankara, Turkey?

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Ankara via Munich and Istanbul Otogari in around 39h 25m.

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