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21 h 36 min
2275 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Geneva to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (2 275 km)
21 h 36 min
2275 km.
from $125
Fastest
Plane from Geneva (Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport)
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Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport)
8 h 50 min
1917 km.
from $190.38
Train, Bus
31 h 48 min
1917 km.
Train, Plane
9 h 21 min
1917 km.
from $337.34
Bus, Plane (Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport)
9 h 31 min
1917 km.
from $223.59
Bus
37 h 24 min
1918 km.
from $197.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Geneva to Turin
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$30.43
Bus from Geneva to București,
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$163.04–$239.13

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Neuenkirch, Kirche to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
14h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22
Bus from Ferizaj to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Sharr Travel

Phone:
+383 38 610 015
Email:
Website:
sharrtravel.com/en/
Bus from Ferizaj to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$42.42

Arditi Tours

Phone:
+383 49 871 234
Email:
Website:
sr-rs.facebook.com/ardititours/
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Ferizaj
Ave. Duration:
20h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$119.57

Maxhari Tours

Phone:
+383 44 992 615
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/MaxhariTours
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Ferizaj
Ave. Duration:
19h 59m
Frequency:
Once a week

Optop Travel

Phone:
+41 76 480 13 51
Email:
Website:
optoptravel.rs/
Bus from Geneva to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
23h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$261.95

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Sursee
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$81.52–$152.17
Train from Genève to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78
Train from Genève to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$173.91

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$219.52–$1,091.24

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.99

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$815.22

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$358.70
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 37h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Ferizaj and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 51m.

Is there a direct flight between Geneva and Istanbul (State)?

Yes, there are direct flights between Geneva and Istanbul (State); these take 3h 10m and cost $103.26 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Geneva to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Geneva and Istanbul (State) is 1977 km. The road distance is 2275.4 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Geneva to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Geneva - Bus station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Istanbul (State) train from?

Geneva to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genève station.

Bus or fly from Geneva to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Geneva to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h and costs $108.70 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 37h 24m.

Where does the Geneva to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Geneva to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Ferizaj station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 02:44 in Geneva and 04:44 in Istanbul (State).

Where does the Geneva to Istanbul (State) train arrive?

Geneva to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Istanbul (State) is 2275 km. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Geneva to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4593+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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