There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Nice 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 from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)IST - NCE
4h 14m€122–282Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3575 / ...
44h€81–124Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
35h 3m€112–177Night train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Genova P.Za PrincipeNj
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
2d 1h€197–445Drive 2,243.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Nice2,243.8 km
20h 47m€349–505Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)SAW - NCE
6h 57m€112–272Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
36h 46m€113–181Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Nice Airport1922
2d€123–223
Istanbul to Nice by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to train and bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 44h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €120 - €290.
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.
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 Hbf, Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Istanbul and Nice is 1828 km. The road distance is 2243.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 35h 3m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Istanbul to Nice, including transfers.
Istanbul to Nice bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Nice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 35h 3m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Nice, 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 Istanbul Esenler to Jean Médecin via Sofia, Nice Airport, and Aéroport Terminal 2 in around 35h 3m.
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- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–280
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–280
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–95
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–280
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €260–280
- Couchette Carriage
- €150–180
- Seating Carriage
- €75–95
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Nice bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Nice is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:06 PM in Istanbul and 8:06 PM in Nice.
Istanbul to Nice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Nice is 2244 km. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Nice.
There are 411+ hotels available in Nice.