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 6.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 46h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 10h 13m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

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 46h 20m.

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 l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Brest to Istanbul?

The distance between Brest and Istanbul is 2766 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 9m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brest 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 10h 31m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 26.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 46h 20m.

Where does the Brest to Istanbul bus arrive?

Brest to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Brest. It is currently 8:26 PM in Brest and 10:26 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 4505+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Brest to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Brest to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car 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 to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Istanbul (IST)BES - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 13m
₺9,765–22,355
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
46h 20m
₺6,471–10,240
Train, bus via Vicenza
1. Take the train from Brest to Modane
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 9m
₺12,705–33,935
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺17,498–37,153
Drive 3,237.8 km
1. Drive from Brest to Istanbul3,237.8 km
31h
₺24,713–35,696
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BES - SAW
10h 31m
₺7,648–25,156
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
₺28,436–122,519
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
₺7,122–13,939
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Rennes
2. Take the bus from Rennes to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 14h
₺12,249–19,407

Brest to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

46h 20mAverage Duration

₺6,471Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,765.8 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

Air France, AJet, and two other airlines fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to İstanbul Esenler via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 46h 20m.

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