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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 7.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 40h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alès to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Nîmes and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Yenikapi via Nimes, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 34m.

How far is it from Alès to Istanbul?

The distance between Alès and Istanbul is 2162 km. The road distance is 2472 km.

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

The best way to get from Alès to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 7m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Alès to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Istanbul bus from?

Alès to Istanbul bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Istanbul train from?

Alès to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Where does the Alès to Istanbul bus arrive?

Alès to Istanbul bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.

What is the time difference between Alès and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Alès. It is currently 10:28 PM in Alès and 12:28 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Alès to Istanbul train arrive?

Alès to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Istanbul is 2472 km. It takes approximately 24h 52m to drive from Alès to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4544+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Alès to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 13 ways to get from Alès to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 53m
₺5,989–18,054
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
9h 20m
₺5,672–15,855
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
40h 7m
₺7,109–9,574
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alès to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
45h 47m
₺19,252–68,576
Drive 2,472 km
1. Drive from Alès to Istanbul2,472 km
24h 52m
₺18,913–27,319
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LYS - SAW
9h 8m
₺6,522–17,395
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)LYS - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 41m
₺7,039–16,594
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Istanbul (IST)TLS - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 11m
₺7,541–19,296
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
4. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)NCE - IST
5. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
13h 29m
₺7,179–15,524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
41h 20m
₺6,928–9,782
Train, bus via Halkali
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
45h 45m
₺6,585–12,219
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
47h 34m
₺18,837–44,519
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 9h
₺11,490–17,755

Alès to Istanbul by train and bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

₺11,490Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,162 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Ales to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Nimes, Nîmes, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 41h 20m.

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