There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cannes by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
6h 50m€108–314Bus via Munich
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N728 / ...
36h 44m€145–248Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Cannestrain Tgv
2d 2h€400–689Drive 2,278.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Cannescar 2,278.6 km
21h 24m€359–518Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SAW - NCE
7h 11m€188–564Fly Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane IST - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannestrain
9h 22m€148–464Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SAW - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannestrain
9h 43m€168–444Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Müllheim im Markgräflerland Bftrain 60
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Cannestrain Tgv
38h 34m€336–691Night train, bus, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the bus from Bucureşti to Ventimigliabus
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Cannestrain C3
43h 49m€156–224Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Nice Airportbus 1922
2d 1h€223–385
Istanbul to Cannes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to night train and bus and train which costs €150 - €230 and takes 43h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Munich central bus station and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 44m.
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 2h.
The distance between Istanbul and Cannes is 1849 km. The road distance is 2278.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Cannes without a car is to bus via Munich which takes 36h 44m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Istanbul to Cannes, including transfers.
Istanbul to Cannes bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Cannes train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Cannes is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 36h 44m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cannes, France?
Turkish Airlines, Tarom, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Gare SNCF Cannes via Munich central bus station and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 36h 44m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–410
Flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–350
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Cannes bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
Cannes is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:47 AM in Istanbul and 6:47 AM in Cannes.
Istanbul to Cannes train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cannes is 2279 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Cannes.
There are 13194+ hotels available in Cannes.












