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

The cheapest way to get from France to Turkey is to bus via Sofia which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 44h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between France and Turkey?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Fatih via Gare de l'Est, Paris, Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Namık Kemal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 9m.

Is there a direct train between France and Turkey?

No, there is no direct train from France to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Yenikapi via Paris l'Est, Augsburg Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.

How far is it from France to Turkey?

The distance between France and Turkey is 2085 km. The road distance is 2689.5 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Turkey without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 17m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from France to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Turkey bus from?

France to Turkey bus services, operated by Lasta, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Turkey train from?

France to Turkey train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris l'Est station.

Bus or fly from France to Turkey?

The best way to get from France to Turkey is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 41h 9m.

Where does the France to Turkey bus arrive?

France to Turkey bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between France and Turkey?

Turkey is 2h ahead of France. It is currently 12:46 AM in France and 2:46 AM in Turkey.

Where does the France to Turkey train arrive?

France to Turkey train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Augsburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Turkey?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Turkey is 2690 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from France to Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Turkey.

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

There are 15 ways to get from France to Turkey 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LYS - SAW
7h 3m
₺5,150–12,758
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STR - SAW
8h 17m
₺4,615–17,254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen HbfTgv
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
34h 17m
₺7,126–15,126
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Augsburg Hbf83
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof969 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
41h 55m
₺18,154–34,271
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
2d
₺15,104–30,671
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
6h 49m
₺5,176–14,920
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaray
7h 34m
₺4,693–17,259
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)NCE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaray
7h 31m
₺5,127–11,557
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)LYS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaray
7h 49m
₺5,467–12,097
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)STR - ADB
7h 18m
₺5,445–18,276
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)NCE - SAW
6h 46m
₺5,710–13,218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotel
41h 9m
₺7,794–11,355
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
44h 39m
₺5,405–8,337
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris 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
46h 18m
₺24,368–116,743
Drive 2,689.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Istanbul2,689.5 km
24h 41m
₺20,639–29,812

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

₺3,968Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,084.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between France and Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Fatih via Gare de l'Est, Porte de la Villette Macdonald, Paris, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Montenegro Hotel, and Namık Kemal in around 41h 9m.

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