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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 43h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 51m.

How far is it from Nice to Istanbul?

The distance between Nice and Istanbul is 1833 km. The road distance is 2241.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 32h 25m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Nice to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Istanbul bus from?

Nice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Bus or fly from Nice to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 32h 25m.

Where does the Nice to Istanbul bus arrive?

Nice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Nice. It is currently 5:43 PM in Nice and 6:43 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Nice to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Istanbul is 2242 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Nice to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4288+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Nice to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, or night 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
6h 34m
₺4,800–12,000
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Bucureştibus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
43h 29m
₺4,331–5,747
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
32h 25m
₺7,687–12,832
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano P.Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
40h 24m
Drive 2,241.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Istanbulcar 2,241.8 km
20h 52m
₺18,005–26,007
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane NCE - SAW
6h 47m
₺5,007–8,226
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
9h 24m
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MRS - SAW
9h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
36h 51m
₺5,778–9,320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
40h 57m
₺5,354–11,565

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

₺5,947Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,833.3 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Ekonomski Fakultet, Blok 42, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 32h 25m.

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