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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nice is to bus via Belgrade which costs €120 - €240 and takes 35h 53m.

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 35m and costs €110 - €270.

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.

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 Westbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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 €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus 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 fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 35h 53m.

Where does the Istanbul to Nice bus arrive?

Istanbul to Nice bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nice?

Nice is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:14 AM in Istanbul and 4:14 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 21h 2m to drive from Istanbul to Nice.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 13515+ hotels available in Nice.

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

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
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
6h 35m
€112–262
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
€123–236
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
2d 2h
€478–782
Drive 2,243.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Nicecar 2,243.9 km
21h 2m
€351–507
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SAW - NCE
6h 56m
€132–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
38h 7m
€357–655
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Ventimigliabus
43h 11m
€149–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Nice Airportbus 1922
2d
€196–335

Istanbul to Nice by bus, foot, and train

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38h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,833.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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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