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 - €170 and takes 43h 25m.

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 6h 59m and costs €100 - €260.

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 Central Bus Station 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 1849 km. The road distance is 2279.8 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 Belgrade which takes 36h 52m and costs €140 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 36h 52m.

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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:44 PM in Istanbul and 7:44 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 2280 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Cannes.

Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 14080+ hotels available in Cannes.

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

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

Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
6h 59m
€107–260
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SAW - NCE
7h 20m
€98–419
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd to Nicebus
36h 52m
€141–268
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
€419–716
Drive 2,279.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cannescar 2,279.8 km
21h 24m
€352–508
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 Marseille St Charles to Cannestrain
9h 48m
€168–370
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 Marseille St Charles to Cannestrain
10h 9m
€151–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Nice Airportbus
37h 13m
€109–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Nice Airportbus
43h 25m
€98–170

Istanbul to Cannes by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

36h 52mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,849.4 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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 İstanbul Esenler to Cannes via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/, Savski most, Beograd, Nice, and Nice Riquier in around 36h 52m.

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