Istanbul to Zurich by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Zurich by train takes about 43h 05m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 55m.
Recommended route
$279
43h 05m·2 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busPlovdiv → Munich central
FlixBus - 3busMunich central → ZurichFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $279 | 43h 05m | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $66 | 2h 55m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Zurich by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Zurich take by train?
About 43h 05m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Zurich?
The best price in our latest check was $279. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Zurich?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 55m. It is cheaper too, at $211.
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