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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 32h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Istanbul?

The distance between Zurich and Istanbul is 1794 km. The road distance is 2095.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 32h and costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Zurich to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Zurich to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zurich to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 32h.

Where does the Zurich to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 5:23 AM in Zurich and 6:23 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Zurich to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Istanbul is 2096 km. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from Zurich to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4396+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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 12m
₺6,332–14,824
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 24m
₺4,035–23,847
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h
₺5,760–9,060
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 night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 16m
₺18,573–33,394
Drive 2,095.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Istanbulcar 2,095.7 km
21h 10m
₺20,153–29,110
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
7h 49m
₺7,082–25,716
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 42m
₺7,079–23,693
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 Citylines 40 / ...
37h 30m
₺7,401–9,745

Zurich to Istanbul by bus

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Distance: 1,793.9 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 bus from Zürich to Istanbul via Munich in around 32h.

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