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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 39h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

How far is it from Marseille to Istanbul?

The distance between Marseille and Istanbul is 2009 km. The road distance is 2427.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 38h and costs 6.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Marseille to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Istanbul bus from?

Marseille to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Bus or fly from Marseille to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Marseille to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 38h.

Where does the Marseille to Istanbul bus arrive?

Marseille to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Marseille and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Marseille. It is currently 2:18 PM in Marseille and 4:18 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Marseille to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Istanbul is 2427 km. It takes approximately 22h 53m to drive from Marseille to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4393+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Marseille to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
6h 42m
₺4,155–15,349
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
38h
₺6,719–9,717
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
41h 13m
₺12,077–24,852
Drive 2,427.2 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Istanbulcar 2,427.2 km
22h 53m
₺18,866–27,251
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MRS - SAW
6h 49m
₺4,568–15,370
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
9h 10m
₺6,834–13,193
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LYS - IST
7h 42m
₺5,385–25,991
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1999
39h 30m
₺5,479–7,716
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
42h 38m
₺5,795–11,362
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Marseille to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
43h 16m
₺19,255–68,435

Marseille to Istanbul by bus

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39h 30mAverage Duration

₺5,479Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,009 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 38h.

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