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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to France is to train and bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to France is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to France. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Gallieni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and France?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to France. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Cité via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 13m.

How far is it from Istanbul to France?

The distance between Istanbul and France is 1836 km. The road distance is 2693 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to France without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 55m and costs €210 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Istanbul to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to France bus from?

Istanbul to France bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to France train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to France?

The best way to get from Istanbul to France is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 38h 54m.

Where does the Istanbul to France bus arrive?

Istanbul to France bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and France?

France is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:30 PM in Istanbul and 8:30 PM in France.

Where does the Istanbul to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to France is 2693 km. It takes approximately 24h 45m to drive from Istanbul to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23143+ hotels available in France.

Istanbul to France - 15 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 15 ways to get from Istanbul to France 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)IST - NCE
7h 5m
€102–210
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)SAW - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
9h 11m
€92–376
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
31h 55m
€214–402
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
44h 13m
€212–564
Drive 2,693 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Paris2,693 km
24h 45m
€411–594
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)IST - MRS
7h 12m
€96–344
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
7h 38m
€105–268
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)IST - LYS
7h 21m
€108–261
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)SAW - NCE
7h 2m
€114–264
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SAW - LYS
7h 17m
€100–275
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)IST - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
9h 9m
€130–312
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus StationCitylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Gallieni
38h 54m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Paris Bercy Seine Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2d 2h
€100–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1923
2d 2h
€123–268
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Paris
23h 52m
€447–634

Istanbul to France by bus, foot, train, and subway

2Weekly Services

31h 55mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,836.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and France?

Pegasus Airlines and ITA Airways fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Hôtel de Ville via Belgrade New Bus Station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Gallieni in around 38h 54m.

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