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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 39h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chartres and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Yenikapi via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 11m.

How far is it from Chartres to Istanbul?

The distance between Chartres and Istanbul is 2404 km. The road distance is 2737.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 39h 40m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Chartres to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Istanbul bus from?

Chartres to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chartres station.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Chartres to Istanbul bus arrive?

Chartres to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Chartres and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Chartres. It is currently 7:59 AM in Chartres and 9:59 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Chartres to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chartres to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Istanbul is 2737 km. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Chartres to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Chartres to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Chartres to Istanbul by bus, plane, car, car train, 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.

Bus to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chartres to Paris - Orly Airport
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ORY - SAW
7h 50m
₺5,967–16,643
Bus to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chartres to Paris - Orly Airport
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)ORY - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 30m
₺4,784–16,902
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chartres 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
39h 40m
₺5,903–7,489
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Chartres 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
47h 10m
₺25,059–117,740
Train, night train via Videle
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare MontparnasseTer
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
2d 2h
₺16,142–31,759
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
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
9h 21m
₺6,559–15,009
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CDG - SAW
9h 1m
₺6,642–12,750
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare MontparnasseTer
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 11m
₺16,779–32,796
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
2. Take the bus from Orleans Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
2d
₺5,751–9,616
Drive 2,737.3 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Istanbul2,737.3 km
26h 13m
₺21,006–30,342

Chartres to Istanbul by bus

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39h 40mAverage Duration

₺5,903Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,403.5 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Chartres to İstanbul Esenler via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 39h 40m.

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