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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Brest is to train and bus which costs €140 - €230 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Brest is to bus and fly which takes 9h 52m and costs €190 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Brest. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Brest via Munich central bus station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Brest. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Brest via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Brest?

The distance between Istanbul and Brest is 2764 km. The road distance is 3230.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Brest without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 30m and costs €200 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Istanbul to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Brest bus from?

Istanbul to Brest bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Brest train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Brest bus arrive?

Istanbul to Brest bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Brest?

Brest is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:25 PM in Istanbul and 2:25 PM in Brest.

Where does the Istanbul to Brest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Brest is 3231 km. It takes approximately 31h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Brest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Brest?

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Brest.

Istanbul to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Brest by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)IST - BES
9h 52m
€197–458
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rennes Place de la Gare
3. Take the train from Rennes to BrestTgv
2d 13h
€143–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Ost to Paris l'EstNj
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
40h 30m
€206–543
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
2d 3h
€242–554
Drive 3,230.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Brest3,230.9 km
31h 15m
€498–718
Bus, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)IST - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Brest
12h 14m
€176–698
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N91 / ...
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brest
45h 55m
€144–286
Bus, train via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Paris - Oberkampf
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
2d 2h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brest
30h 52m
€504–1,597

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

2Weekly Services

40h 30mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,764.5 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Brest via Munich central bus station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 45h 55m.

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