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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Istanbul is to bus and fly which costs 2.300 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Yenikapi via Chambéry, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Annecy to Istanbul?

The distance between Annecy and Istanbul is 2040 km. The road distance is 2261.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Annecy to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Annecy to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Istanbul bus from?

Annecy to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lasta, depart from Annecy station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Annecy to Istanbul bus arrive?

Annecy to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Annecy and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Annecy. It is currently 12:14 PM in Annecy and 2:14 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Annecy to Istanbul train arrive?

Annecy to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Istanbul is 2261 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Annecy to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4358+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Annecy to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 11 ways to get from Annecy to Istanbul by bus, plane, car, car train, 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.

Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
7h 38m
₺2,298–15,507
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
31h 5m
₺5,699–8,455
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Annecy to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 46m
₺17,757–66,416
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 3h
₺21,986–52,279
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 13m
₺5,015–14,766
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LYS - SAW
7h 48m
₺4,513–14,278
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LYS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 18m
₺5,330–15,537
Bus via Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
35h 55m
₺6,499–10,155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Chambery Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
37h 53m
₺5,667–7,248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galbert to Aéroportbus 272
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to St. Gallentrain Ic1
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
39h
₺9,206–15,388
Drive 2,261.4 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Istanbulcar 2,261.4 km
21h 23m
₺17,461–25,221

Annecy to Istanbul by bus

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31h 5mAverage Duration

₺5,699Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,040.2 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Annecy to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 31h 5m.

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