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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 43h.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Istanbul via Mbikalimi Kamez and Tiranë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 9m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Istanbul?

The distance between Montpellier and Istanbul is 2098 km. The road distance is 2515 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 45m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Montpellier to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Istanbul bus from?

Montpellier to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Montpellier Sabines station.

Bus or fly from Montpellier to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 43m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 38h 9m.

Where does the Montpellier to Istanbul bus arrive?

Montpellier to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Montpellier and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Montpellier. It is currently 10:49 AM in Montpellier and 12:49 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Istanbul is 2515 km. It takes approximately 24h 54m to drive from Montpellier to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Montpellier to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Montpellier 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 Fréjorgues Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Istanbul (IST)MPL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 33m
₺7,990–13,357
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 50m
₺4,969–17,251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
37h 45m
₺10,212–23,217
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste CentraleFr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
41h 15m
₺12,301–25,453
Drive 2,515 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Istanbul2,515 km
24h 54m
₺19,349–27,949
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
8h 15m
₺5,252–15,992
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Istanbul (IST)TLS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 9m
₺6,517–20,002
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MPL - SAW
9h 43m
₺8,169–27,131
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibes
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)NCE - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 32m
₺7,514–14,674
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbul
38h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier Sabines to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
43h
₺5,164–7,622
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
45h 8m
₺6,400–11,079
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Montpellier to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
45h 49m
₺19,645–69,143

Montpellier to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

37h 45mAverage Duration

₺10,212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,098.2 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

Transavia France, Pegasus Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Istanbul via Tirana, Mbikalimi Kamez, Perball Bankes, and Tiranë in around 38h 9m.

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