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

The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 40h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 44m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Châteauroux and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Préfecture and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Gare de Tours 5, Tours Parking Peupliers and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Châteauroux and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Yenikapi via Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 57m.

How far is it from Châteauroux to Istanbul?

The distance between Châteauroux and Istanbul is 2599 km. The road distance is 2684.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 51m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Châteauroux to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Istanbul bus from?

Châteauroux to Istanbul bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Préfecture station.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Istanbul train from?

Châteauroux to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.

Where does the Châteauroux to Istanbul bus arrive?

Châteauroux to Istanbul bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare Routière station.

What is the time difference between Châteauroux and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Châteauroux. It is currently 1:59 AM in Châteauroux and 3:59 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Châteauroux to Istanbul train arrive?

Châteauroux to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.

Can I drive from Châteauroux to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Istanbul is 2685 km. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from Châteauroux to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4447+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Châteauroux to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Châteauroux to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ORY - SAW
9h 44m
₺6,784–18,348
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)ORY - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 20m
₺5,801–19,547
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
40h 51m
₺6,523–8,988
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
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
47h 57m
₺16,985–32,937
Drive 2,684.8 km
1. Drive from Châteauroux to Istanbul2,684.8 km
25h 58m
₺20,430–29,509
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)CDG - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 20m
₺6,544–14,993
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CDG - SAW
10h 3m
₺5,827–13,794
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Châteauroux to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d
₺20,236–69,897
Bus
1. Take the bus from Préfecture to Gare Routière800
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
2d 3h
₺6,048–9,753
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to OrleansTer
2. Take the bus from Orleans Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2d 5h
₺6,387–11,556
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière800
2. Take the bus from Tours to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 9h
₺11,648–18,464

Châteauroux to Istanbul by train and bus

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40h 51mAverage Duration

₺6,523Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,599 km
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Préfecture to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Gare Routière, Gare de Tours 5, Peupliers, Tours Parking Peupliers, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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