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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 32h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Lille, Breda, Centraal Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Yenikapi via Arras, Paris Est, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Lens to Istanbul?

The distance between Lens and Istanbul is 2339 km. The road distance is 2679.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 32h 42m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Lens to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Istanbul bus from?

Lens to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Istanbul train from?

Lens to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Where does the Lens to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lens to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Breda central train station.

What is the time difference between Lens and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lens. It is currently 5:38 PM in Lens and 7:38 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Lens to Istanbul train arrive?

Lens to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Istanbul is 2680 km. It takes approximately 25h 19m to drive from Lens to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4560+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lens to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 13 ways to get from Lens to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)BRU - IST
8h 22m
₺7,858–20,332
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-DampoortTer
2. Take the bus from Ghent to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
32h 42m
₺3,167–5,438
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lens to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
45h 13m
₺23,011–113,827
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d
₺16,928–33,095
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)CDG - IST
8h 12m
₺7,250–19,850
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRU - SAW
9h 10m
₺5,171–20,853
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CRL - SAW
10h 22m
₺6,034–16,846
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ORY - SAW
9h 18m
₺7,792–21,270
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CDG - SAW
9h 5m
₺5,563–18,371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Breda central train station800
2. Take the bus from Breda, Centraal Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
36h 56m
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Lille to Ploiești
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 4h
₺6,387–9,818
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station328 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 6h
₺6,988–11,582
Drive 2,679.7 km
1. Drive from Lens to Istanbul2,679.7 km
25h 19m
₺20,269–29,278

Lens to Istanbul by train and bus

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2d 6hAverage Duration

₺6,988Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,339.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Lens to İstanbul Esenler via Lille, Breda central train station, Breda, Centraal Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 36h 56m.

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