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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to night train and bus which costs €140 - €210 and takes 43h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Nice. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Nice via Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/ and Beograd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Nice?

The distance between Istanbul and Nice is 1833 km. The road distance is 2243.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Nice without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 35h 53m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Istanbul to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Nice bus from?

Istanbul to Nice bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Nice?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 35h 53m.

Where does the Istanbul to Nice bus arrive?

Istanbul to Nice bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nice?

Nice is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:59 PM in Istanbul and 8:59 PM in Nice.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Nice is 2244 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Nice.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Nice?

Book your Istanbul to Nice bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 12381+ hotels available in Nice.

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

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

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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
6h 34m
€103–306
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd to Nicebus
35h 53m
€141–324
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
41h 39m
€194–311
Drive 2,243.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Nicecar 2,243.9 km
21h 1m
€347–500
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
6h 54m
€153–476
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 Nice Villetrain
9h 48m
€148–479
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nicebus 492
36h 5m
€137–213
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Ventimigliabus
43h 9m
€148–207
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Cernavodăbus
2. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Sanremobus
2d 3h

Istanbul to Nice by bus

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Distance: 1,833.3 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Nice, 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Nice via Belgrade bus station, Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/, Savski most, and Beograd in around 35h 53m.

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