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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Annecy is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €310 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Annecy is to bus and fly which takes 8h 16m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Annecy. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Annecy via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Annecy via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Annecy?

The distance between Istanbul and Annecy is 1984 km. The road distance is 2298.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Annecy without a car is to bus which takes 34h 50m and costs €142.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Istanbul to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Annecy bus from?

Istanbul to Annecy bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Annecy train from?

Istanbul to Annecy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Annecy bus arrive?

Istanbul to Annecy bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Annecy?

Annecy is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:22 AM in Istanbul and 12:22 AM in Annecy.

Where does the Istanbul to Annecy train arrive?

Istanbul to Annecy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Annecy is 2298 km. It takes approximately 21h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Annecy.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3182+ hotels available in Annecy.

Istanbul to Annecy - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Annecy by bus, plane, night train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)IST - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
8h 16m
€100–276
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SAW - GVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
8h 17m
€47–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Annecy
34h 50m
€142
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to AnnecyTgv
2d 3h
€260–563
Drive 2,298.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Annecy2,298.4 km
21h 50m
€351–507
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)IST - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Annecy
9h
€104–271
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SAW - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Annecy
8h 56m
€96–285
Bus via Montenegro Hotel
1. Take the bus from Montenegro Hotel to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Annecy
36h 53m
€127–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindau
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genève-AéroportIc1
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert272
38h 57m
€219–372
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Annecy
22h 43m
€437–614

Istanbul to Annecy by bus

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34h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,984.3 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Annecy via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 50m.

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