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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 45h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Yenikapi via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Istanbul?

The distance between Bordeaux and Istanbul is 2459 km. The road distance is 2893.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 27m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Bordeaux to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Istanbul train from?

Bordeaux to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Bus or fly from Bordeaux to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 45h 30m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bordeaux. It is currently 2:09 AM in Bordeaux and 4:09 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Bordeaux to Istanbul train arrive?

Bordeaux to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Istanbul is 2894 km. It takes approximately 27h 25m to drive from Bordeaux to Istanbul.

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

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Bordeaux to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Istanbul by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
best
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Istanbul (IST)BOD - IST
6h 52m
₺6,183–15,583
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
45h 30m
₺5,791–8,028
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Augsburg HbfTgv
3. Take the bus from Augsburg to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
33h 27m
₺9,134–24,532
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d
₺22,560–73,254
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺17,562–39,277
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Istanbul (IST)TLS - IST
9h 13m
₺7,802–19,370
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to București, Autogara Militari1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 14h
₺6,708–13,745
Drive 2,893.8 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Istanbul2,893.8 km
27h 25m
₺21,984–31,755

Bordeaux to Istanbul by train, foot, subway, and bus

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33h 27mAverage Duration

₺9,134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,458.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

Turkish Airlines and Transavia France fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 45h 30m.

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