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Nine ways to Travel from Lugano to Istanbul

Composite routes from Lugano to Istanbul

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lugano to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lugano to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Milan Lampugnano M1 to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$57.25–$95.42

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$69.97

TerraVision IT

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.72

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.22–$20.36

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Ferizaj to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$178.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16

Sharr Travel

Phone:
+383 38 610 015
Website:
sharrtravel.com/en/
Bus from Ferizaj to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$49.66

Arditi Tours

Phone:
+383 49 871 234
Website:
sr-rs.facebook.com/ardititours/
Bus from Bellinzona to Ferizaj
Ave. Duration:
15h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

Belegija Prevoz

Phone:
+381 63 608508
Website:
facebook.com/belegijaprevozmsi/
Bus from Bellinzona to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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:
$127.23–$190.84

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.45–$356.23

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.81–$33.08

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$52.16

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Lugano to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$69.97
Train from Lugano to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Lugano to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.34–$8.27

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$256.95–$1,277.27

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$92.61

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$32.76

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$470.74
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$470.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$521.63

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$419.85
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$394.40

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$559.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Istanbul is to bus and night bus which costs $81.52 - $152.17 and takes 34h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Milan Lampugnano M1 and Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 55m.

How far is it from Lugano to Istanbul?

The distance between Lugano and Istanbul is 1802 km. The road distance is 2036 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Lugano to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Istanbul bus from?

Lugano to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Istanbul train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lugano to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lugano to Istanbul is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 . There are no good options to train or fly between Lugano to Istanbul.

Where does the Lugano to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lugano to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 11:31 in Lugano and 13:31 in Istanbul.

Where does the Lugano to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Istanbul is 2036 km. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Lugano to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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