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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Istanbul is to bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 47h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Brest to Istanbul?

The distance between Brest and Istanbul is 2758 km. The road distance is 3237.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Vicenza which takes 38h 12m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Brest to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Istanbul bus from?

Brest to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Brest to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Brest to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 47h 45m.

Where does the Brest to Istanbul bus arrive?

Brest to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Brest. It is currently 4:06 PM in Brest and 6:06 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Brest to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Istanbul is 3238 km. It takes approximately 31h to drive from Brest to Istanbul.

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

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4520+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Brest 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
best
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Istanbul (IST)BES - IST
9h 4m
₺9,232–23,632
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
47h 45m
₺6,496–10,164
Train, bus via Vicenza
1. Take the train from Brest to ModaneTgv
2. Take the train from Modane 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
38h 12m
₺16,314–27,217
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brest to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 3h
₺28,291–121,453
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brest 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 2h
₺17,003–36,019
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brest to RennesTgv
2. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2d 11h
₺7,092–13,540
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Rennes to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 15h
₺12,244–18,978
Drive 3,237.8 km
1. Drive from Brest to Istanbul3,237.8 km
31h
₺24,570–35,490

Brest to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

47h 45mAverage Duration

₺6,496Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,757.5 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

Air France, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to İstanbul Esenler via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 47h 45m.

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