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 which takes 7h 47m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 Forbach(F), München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 18m.

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 32h 24m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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 4:48 PM in Metz and 6:48 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 Forbach 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 4393+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Metz to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 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
₺5,393–15,218
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
9h 44m
₺4,561–19,709
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Forbach(F) to München Hbftrain 83
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 24m
₺9,255–12,866
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Forbach(F) to München Hbftrain 83
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 18m
₺17,433–30,111
Drive 2,364.4 km
1. Drive from Metz to Istanbulcar 2,364.4 km
21h 55m
₺18,378–26,546
Train, train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
9h 37m
₺6,848–22,688
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 47m
₺5,181–22,559
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain
2. Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)plane FRA - IST
10h 24m
₺6,165–21,766
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
₺5,362–8,772
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Metz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
42h 14m
₺18,906–101,709
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
₺10,073–14,223

Metz to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

32h 24mAverage Duration

₺9,255Cheapest 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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