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

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs 4.100 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 43h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cannes and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.

How far is it from Cannes to Istanbul?

The distance between Cannes and Istanbul is 1853 km. The road distance is 2275.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cannes to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 34h 13m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cannes to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Istanbul bus from?

Cannes to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where does the Cannes to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cannes to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Cannes and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Cannes. It is currently 4:40 PM in Cannes and 6:40 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Cannes to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Istanbul is 2275 km. It takes approximately 21h 14m to drive from Cannes to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4451+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cannes to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 38m
₺5,317–11,667
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
43h 47m
₺4,187–8,856
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
34h 13m
₺6,103–8,903
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
41h 12m
₺8,064–13,163
Drive 2,275.4 km
1. Drive from Cannes to Istanbulcar 2,275.4 km
21h 14m
₺17,539–25,333
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane NCE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
7h 2m
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cannes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MRS - SAW
9h 21m
₺6,121–19,076
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cannes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 56m
₺5,738–20,335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
36h 45m
₺5,458–8,866
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cannes to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 37m
₺17,859–66,563
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 2h
₺5,711–16,011

Cannes to Istanbul by bus and foot

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2d 2hAverage Duration

₺5,711Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,852.7 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cannes to İstanbul Esenler via Nice Riquier, Nice, Beograd, Ekonomski Fakultet, Železnička Stanica Novi Beograd, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 13m.

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