Istanbul to Zurich by bus

Travelling from Istanbul to Zurich by bus takes about 42h 05m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 55m.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare: €161
Total journey: 42h 05m
Change: 2 transfers
Operator: FlixBus

The journey, step by step

1
İstanbul Esenler Otogarı to BucharestFlixBus10h 10m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Bucharest
2
Bucharest to MunichFlixBus26h 30m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Munich
3
Munich to ZurichFlixBus3h 50m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time42h 05m

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

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Seats and the service

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Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

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Other ways to travel

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Flight	€53Checked Sep 10	3h 05mFlight only	See Flight details

Flight€53Checked Sep 10
3h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details

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