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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to train and bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 43h 29m.

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 5m and costs €95 - €230.

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.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cannes?

The distance between Istanbul and Cannes is 1849 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 via Sofia which takes 37h 13m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cannes?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 37h 13m.

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 10:40 PM in Istanbul and 8:40 PM in Cannes.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cannes?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cannes is 2279 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Cannes.

Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 12263+ hotels available in Cannes.

Istanbul to Cannes - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cannes by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
7h 5m
€97–222
Bus via Sofia
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
€109–178
Train, bus via Trieste
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Cannestrain C3
42h 43m
€183–318
Drive 2,278.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cannescar 2,278.6 km
21h 24m
€352–508
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 20m
€99–239
Fly Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane IST - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Cannestrain
9h 56m
€120–345
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SAW - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Cannestrain
10h 12m
€113–344
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Cannestrain Tgv
38h 33m
€300–452
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airportbus
43h 29m
€98–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Nice Airportbus 1922
2d 1h
€170–307

Istanbul to Cannes by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

38h 33mAverage Duration

€300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,849.4 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gare SNCF Cannes via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia, and Aeroport Terminal 2 in around 37h 13m.

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