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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 34h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 27m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Yenikapi via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 40m.

How far is it from Metz to Istanbul?

The distance between Metz and Istanbul is 2093 km. The road distance is 2364.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 31m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Metz to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Istanbul bus from?

Metz to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Istanbul train from?

Metz to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Where does the Metz to Istanbul bus arrive?

Metz to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Metz and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Metz. It is currently 4:28 PM in Metz and 6:28 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Metz to Istanbul train arrive?

Metz to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Metz to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Istanbul is 2365 km. It takes approximately 21h 48m to drive from Metz to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4547+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Metz to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Metz 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 Luxembourg, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Istanbul (IST)LUX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 27m
₺6,151–12,722
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louis
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
9h 46m
₺4,512–18,951
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to München Hbf83
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
33h 31m
₺8,199–15,930
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
41h 40m
₺15,827–35,075
Drive 2,364.6 km
1. Drive from Metz to Istanbul2,364.6 km
21h 48m
₺18,103–26,149
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louis
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 20m
₺6,329–24,150
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STR - SAW
10h 47m
₺5,692–21,601
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Munich - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
34h 15m
₺5,326–9,003
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Metz to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 12m
₺18,766–100,651
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Metz to București, Autogara Militari1923
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
45h 5m
₺9,696–14,444

Metz to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

33h 31mAverage Duration

₺8,199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,093.4 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Istanbul via Munich in around 34h 15m.

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