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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zürich Hb to Istanbul

Composite routes from Zürich Hb to Istanbul

Cheapest
20 h 38 min
Car
2193 km.
from $120
Other
29 h 41 min
Train
1767 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 36 min
Train, Plane
1766 km.
from $214.09
7 h 23 min
Train, Plane
1766 km.
from $202.09
30 h 30 min
1766 km.
Select a ticket
41 h 1 min
Bus, Train
1766 km.
from $162.48

Transport providers

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44

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

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$52.16–$95.42

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

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:
$256.95–$1,277.27

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
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

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Citylines

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

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Bern to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
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:
$33.08–$47.07

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zurich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once 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

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.31

Gameks

Phone:
+ (381) 20 316 581
Email:
Website:
gameks.biz/index.php/autobuske-linije
Bus from Zürich to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$954.19

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58
Plane from Basel to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$890.58

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$394.40
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$458.01

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
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 Zürich HB to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul is to fly which costs $52.17 - $260.87 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Zürich HB and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zürich HB to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zürich HB and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB 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 43h 58m.

Is there a direct flight between Zürich HB and Istanbul?

Yes, there are direct flights between Zürich HB and Istanbul; these take 2h 50m and cost $47.83 - $250 .

How far is it from Zürich HB to Istanbul?

The distance between Zürich HB and Istanbul is 1850 km. The road distance is 2193.4 km.

How do I travel from Zürich HB to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zürich HB to Istanbul bus from?

Zürich HB to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Zürich HB to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Zürich HB to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zürich HB to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $52.17 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Zürich HB to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zürich HB to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zürich HB and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zürich HB. It is currently 15:11 in Zürich HB and 17:11 in Istanbul.

Where does the Zürich HB to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zürich HB to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich HB to Istanbul is 2193 km. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Zürich HB to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zürich HB to Istanbul?

Book your Zürich HB to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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