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

The cheapest way to get from France to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between France and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Istanbul via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.

Is there a direct train between France and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from France to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Yenikapi via Paris Est, Augsburg Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 59m.

How far is it from France to Istanbul?

The distance between France and Istanbul is 1831 km. The road distance is 2689.3 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Paris Est which takes 34h 1m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from France to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Istanbul bus from?

France to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Istanbul train from?

France to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.

Bus or fly from France to Istanbul?

The best way to get from France to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 39h 38m.

Where does the France to Istanbul bus arrive?

France to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between France and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of France. It is currently 3:33 AM in France and 4:33 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the France to Istanbul train arrive?

France to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Augsburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Istanbul is 2689 km. It takes approximately 24h 46m to drive from France to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4268+ hotels available in Istanbul.

France to Istanbul - 15 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 15 ways to get from France to Istanbul by plane, train, 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.

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 31m
₺5,664–14,164
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
7h 45m
₺4,443–20,520
Train, bus via Paris Est
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
34h 1m
₺13,436–21,136
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Augsburg Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
41h 59m
₺26,646–47,426
Drive 2,689.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Istanbulcar 2,689.3 km
24h 46m
₺22,100–31,922
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane NCE - SAW
6h 44m
₺6,167–22,187
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
6h 42m
₺6,679–18,442
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LYS - IST
6h 51m
₺7,440–16,940
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LYS - SAW
6h 59m
₺5,243–11,963
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MRS - SAW
6h 50m
₺6,182–18,465
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
8h 15m
₺4,861–19,077
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
34h 23m
₺13,595–20,515
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Munich central bus stationbus N880 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
39h 38m
₺7,554–11,406
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Gallieni to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
47h 14m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
32h 53m
₺24,786–35,580

France to Istanbul by subway, train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

34h 1mAverage Duration

₺13,436Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,831.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between 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 bus from Hôtel de Ville to Istanbul via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Munich in around 39h 38m.

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