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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to fly which costs 6.000 ₺ - 49.000 ₺ and takes 6h 47m.

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 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Savski most and Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 1m.

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 36h 1m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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 Lasta, depart from Nice 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 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 36h 1m.

Where does the Nice to Istanbul bus arrive?

Nice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Nice. It is currently 12:36 AM in Nice and 1:36 AM 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 4256+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Nice to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

There are 9 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
₺5,648–14,222
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
36h 1m
₺7,007–13,534
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
40h 39m
₺10,437–19,255
Drive 2,241.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Istanbulcar 2,241.8 km
20h 52m
₺18,409–26,590
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
₺6,151–48,245
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
9h 46m
₺8,848–22,868
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MRS - SAW
9h 55m
₺7,851–22,891
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Bucureştibus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
43h 8m
₺8,311–10,943
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 2h
₺10,480–18,080

Nice to Istanbul by tram and bus

4Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

₺10,480Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Istanbul.

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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 bus station via Beograd, Savski most, Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/, and Belgrade bus station in around 36h 1m.

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