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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs 4.400 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 41h 57m.

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 which takes 7h 47m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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, Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Metz to Istanbul?

The distance between Metz and Istanbul is 2090 km. The road distance is 2364.4 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 34h 10m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 9:19 PM in Metz and 11:19 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 2364 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m 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 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 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
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Istanbul (IST)plane LUX - IST
7h 47m
₺4,291–17,214
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
9h 2m
₺3,556–19,593
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
34h 10m
₺7,822–19,580
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
41h 32m
₺17,000–34,825
Drive 2,364.4 km
1. Drive from Metz to Istanbulcar 2,364.4 km
21h 55m
₺18,561–26,811
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
8h 54m
₺5,843–20,572
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STR - SAW
10h 48m
₺5,175–22,651
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Colmartrain
2. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
10h 35m
₺6,285–21,153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
34h 15m
₺5,359–8,246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
41h 57m
₺4,481–9,356
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Metz to București, Autogara Militaribus 1923
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
45h 5m
₺9,845–14,485
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Metz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
21h 51m
₺20,734–63,948

Metz to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

34h 10mAverage Duration

₺7,822Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,090.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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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