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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Caen is to bus and train via Sofia which costs €150 - €260 and takes 45h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Caen is to fly and train which takes 9h 57m and costs €160 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Munich - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Caen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Caen via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Caen?

The distance between Istanbul and Caen is 2527 km. The road distance is 2922.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Istanbul to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Caen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Caen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Caen is to fly which takes 11h 28m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 41h 20m.

Where does the Istanbul to Caen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Caen?

Caen is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:46 PM in Istanbul and 7:46 PM in Caen.

Where does the Istanbul to Caen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Caen is 2923 km. It takes approximately 27h 2m to drive from Istanbul to Caen.

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

Book your Istanbul to Caen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2682+ hotels available in Caen.

Istanbul to Caen - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Caen 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 to Istanbul, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)IST - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 58m
€146–337
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)IST - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
10h 10m
€126–397
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Gallieni
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
38h 9m
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 Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
2d
€240–512
Drive 2,922.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Caen2,922.8 km
27h 2m
€446–644
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)SAW - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 57m
€163–403
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)SAW - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
10h 9m
€138–303
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)IST - CFR
11h 1m
€145–656
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)SAW - CFR
11h 28m
€132–452
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
11h 22m
€193–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
41h 20m
€146–315
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
45h 52m
€153–251
Night train, train via Videle
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Paris EstNj
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
2d 3h
€224–489
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 Caen
27h 7m
€447–1,513

Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) flights

62Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Caen.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,527 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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

AJet, Air France, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Caen - Bus Station via Munich - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 41h 20m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.