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

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 36h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 1849 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 23m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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.

Bus or fly from Cannes to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cannes to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 34h 23m.

Where does the Cannes to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cannes to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cannes and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Cannes. It is currently 7:51 PM in Cannes and 8:51 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 3074+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cannes to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Metro

There are 9 ways to get from Cannes to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, or busferry

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
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
6h 50m
₺5,709–14,432
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
41h 12m
₺5,367–11,587
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
34h 23m
₺7,698–14,516
Drive 2,275.4 km
1. Drive from Cannes to Istanbulcar 2,275.4 km
21h 14m
₺18,577–26,833
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 3m
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cannes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
9h 13m
₺8,548–20,119
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 22m
₺7,561–22,140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
36h 45m
₺5,891–9,042
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the busferry from Ventimiglia to Tiranabusferry
3. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus
2d 2h

Cannes to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

34h 23mAverage Duration

₺7,698Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cannes to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,849.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cannes to İstanbul Esenler via Nice Riquier, Nice, Beograd, Savski most, Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 23m.

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