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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 46h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Bas and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Yenikapi via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 18m.

How far is it from Avignon to Istanbul?

The distance between Avignon and Istanbul is 2124 km. The road distance is 2416.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 9m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Avignon to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Istanbul bus from?

Avignon to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Istanbul train from?

Avignon to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Where does the Avignon to Istanbul bus arrive?

Avignon to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Avignon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Avignon. It is currently 11:49 PM in Avignon and 1:49 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Avignon to Istanbul train arrive?

Avignon to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Istanbul is 2417 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Avignon to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Avignon to Istanbul?

Book your Avignon to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4522+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Avignon 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 Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
7h 18m
₺5,535–14,906
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
46h 44m
₺4,545–9,814
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to VicenzaFr
4. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
32h 9m
₺9,892–20,323
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Avignon to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
45h 12m
₺18,783–67,798
Drive 2,416.9 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Istanbul2,416.9 km
24h 17m
₺18,428–26,618
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 49m
₺5,452–18,105
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
7h 21m
₺4,953–21,097
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
7h 52m
₺5,770–20,296
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Beograd
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
37h 48m
₺6,494–9,828
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
45h 18m
₺18,690–43,620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to București, Autogara Militari1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 6h
₺11,066–15,921

Avignon to Istanbul by bus

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2d 6hAverage Duration

₺11,066Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,123.9 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Avignon to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Bas, Bulevar Crvene Armije, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 48m.

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