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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which costs €80 - €140 and takes 38h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Sofia and Aeroport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cannes?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Cannes via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cannes?

The distance between Istanbul and Cannes is 1852 km. The road distance is 2278.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cannes without a car is to bus which takes 35h 24m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Istanbul to Cannes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cannes bus from?

Istanbul to Cannes bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cannes train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cannes?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to bus which takes 35h 24m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Istanbul to Cannes bus arrive?

Istanbul to Cannes bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cannes?

Cannes is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:25 PM in Istanbul and 8:25 PM in Cannes.

Where does the Istanbul to Cannes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cannes?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cannes is 2279 km. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Cannes.

Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 11426+ hotels available in Cannes.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Cannes by bus, plane, night train, train, or car

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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
7h 23m
€106–224
Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
38h
€80–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airportbus
35h 24m
€120–185
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Cannestrain Tgv
2d 1h
€369–761
Drive 2,278.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cannescar 2,278.6 km
21h 15m
€349–503
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SAW - NCE
7h 19m
€118–268
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane IST - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Cannestrain
10h 15m
€108–406
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airportbus
37h 13m
€110–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airportbus
43h 36m
€98–171

Istanbul to Cannes by bus

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Distance: 1,852.3 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Cannes via Sofia, Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 2, Parc Phoenix, and Nice Saint-Augustin in around 35h 24m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines and ITA Airways fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily.

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