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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 41h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Péri and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Gare Routière, Aix-en-Provence, Gare SNCF and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 6m.

How far is it from Arles to Istanbul?

The distance between Arles and Istanbul is 2104 km. The road distance is 2491.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Belgrade which takes 37h 20m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Arles to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Istanbul bus from?

Arles to Istanbul bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, depart from Péri station.

Where does the Arles to Istanbul bus arrive?

Arles to Istanbul bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, arrive at Gare Routière station.

What is the time difference between Arles and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Arles. It is currently 5:53 AM in Arles and 7:53 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Arles to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Istanbul is 2491 km. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Arles to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4392+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Arles 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 to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
7h 24m
₺5,389–15,797
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 59m
₺5,006–17,056
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Arles to Marseille St CharlesTer
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Beograd
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
37h 20m
₺6,835–10,883
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Arles to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
43h 57m
₺19,470–68,890
Drive 2,491.4 km
1. Drive from Arles to Istanbul2,491.4 km
23h 5m
₺19,198–27,730
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LYS - SAW
9h 6m
₺5,944–20,222
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)LYS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 42m
₺6,361–18,481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routière701
2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence, Gare SNCF to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
40h 6m
₺6,606–9,306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arles to Marseille St CharlesTer
2. Take the bus from Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
41h 37m
₺5,085–8,283
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Arles to Marseille St CharlesTer
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
44h 45m
₺6,211–12,328
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Arles to Valence VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Munich - Bus Station
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 2h
₺16,681–29,742

Arles to Istanbul by train and bus

4Weekly Services

41h 37mAverage Duration

₺5,085Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,104.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Péri to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Gare Routière, Gare Routière, Aix-en-Provence, Gare SNCF, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 40h 6m.

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