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

The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to Istanbul is to bus via Sofia which costs 7.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hendaye to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 47.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Hendaye and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Hendaye to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Cèdres ~ Zedroak and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Irun, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Hendaye to Istanbul?

The distance between Hendaye and Istanbul is 2553 km. The road distance is 3053.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hendaye to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 45h 19m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Hendaye to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hendaye to Istanbul bus from?

Hendaye to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Bus or fly from Hendaye to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Hendaye to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 47.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Hendaye to Istanbul bus arrive?

Hendaye to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Hendaye and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Hendaye. It is currently 8:31 PM in Hendaye and 10:31 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Hendaye to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Hendaye to Istanbul is 3054 km. It takes approximately 30h 4m to drive from Hendaye to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Hendaye to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, 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 Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BIQ - IST
9h 48m
₺7,736–46,083
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Istanbul (IST)plane BIO - IST
10h 19m
₺5,119–13,050
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Munich - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
45h 19m
₺12,314–23,107
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Hendaye to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
2d 2h
₺24,431–75,912
Drive 3,053.5 km
1. Drive from Hendaye to Istanbulcar 3,053.5 km
30h 4m
₺23,849–34,449
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane EAS - IST
11h 5m
₺8,500–21,000
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Facture Biganostrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Istanbul (IST)plane BOD - IST
10h 23m
₺6,518–16,260
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BIO - SAW
10h 32m
₺6,232–16,071
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
2d 4h
₺7,188–9,925
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2d 5h
₺11,270–24,502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 18h
₺7,521–12,812

Hendaye to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

45h 19mAverage Duration

₺12,314Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,553.4 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

Lufthansa, Twin Jet, and five other airlines fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cèdres ~ Zedroak to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plaza San Juan, Irun, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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