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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to train and bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 44h 7m.

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 7h 2m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Nice. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Albert 1er via Sofia and Centre Commercial Cap 3000. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Nice. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Nice Ville via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Nice?

The distance between Istanbul and Nice is 1836 km. The road distance is 2244 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 which takes 35h 3m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Nice train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Nice?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to bus which takes 35h 3m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Istanbul to Nice bus arrive?

Istanbul to Nice bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nice?

Nice is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:47 AM in Istanbul and 2:47 AM in Nice.

Where does the Istanbul to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Nice is 2244 km. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Nice.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 10485+ hotels available in Nice.

Istanbul to Nice - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Nice by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly
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
€99–227
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
44h 7m
€81–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
35h 3m
€111–176
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice VilleTgv
2d 5h
€245–593
Drive 2,244 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Nice2,244 km
20h 47m
€343–495
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)SAW - NCE
7h 2m
€111–263
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
36h 46m
€112–180
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Nice Airport1922
2d
€133–213

Istanbul to Nice by bus and tram

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2dAverage Duration

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

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Jean Médecin via Sofia, Nice Airport, and Aéroport Terminal 2 in around 35h 3m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines and ITA Airways fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily.

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