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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tours is to bus via Munich which costs €120 - €190 and takes 42h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tours is to fly and train which takes 9h 17m and costs €150 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tours. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Tours Parking Peupliers via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Tours. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tours?

The distance between Istanbul and Tours is 2540 km. The road distance is 2812.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Tours without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 26m and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Istanbul to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Tours train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tours?

Tours is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:14 AM in Istanbul and 5:14 AM in Tours.

Where does the Istanbul to Tours train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tours is 2813 km. It takes approximately 26h 51m to drive from Istanbul to Tours.

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

Book your Istanbul to Tours bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Tours.

Istanbul to Tours - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Tours 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
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
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 40m
€133–356
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)IST - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
11h 2m
€120–438
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof60
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris EstTgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
34h 26m
€236–467
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2d
€224–509
Drive 2,812.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tours2,812.6 km
26h 51m
€428–618
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)SAW - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 17m
€154–466
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)IST - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 30m
€127–462
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)SAW - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 51m
€135–330
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)IST - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
10h 45m
€131–468
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
42h 45m
€126–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Tours1923
2d 5h
€231–338
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 Tours
26h 30m
€476–683

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

2Weekly Services

34h 26mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,540.4 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Tours Parking Peupliers via Munich Central Bus Station in around 42h 45m.

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