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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs 4.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 42h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 46m.

How far is it from Nice to Istanbul?

The distance between Nice and Istanbul is 1834 km. The road distance is 2242.1 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 23m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 bus via Belgrade which takes 32h 23m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Nice to Istanbul bus arrive?

Nice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Nice. It is currently 6:52 AM in Nice and 8:52 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 40m to drive from Nice to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4512+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Istanbul by plane, taxi, bus, car, car train, or 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)NCE - IST
2. Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul
6h 11m
₺6,273–15,773
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3574 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
42h 52m
₺4,049–8,618
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beograd
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
32h 23m
₺5,549–8,198
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nice to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
41h 35m
₺17,330–60,699
Drive 2,242.1 km
1. Drive from Nice to Istanbul2,242.1 km
20h 40m
₺16,950–24,482
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)NCE - SAW
6h 45m
₺5,086–13,094
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, taxi
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
3. Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul
9h 3m
₺8,259–22,177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
36h 46m
₺5,573–8,573
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to București, Autogara Militari1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 2h
₺5,373–13,173

Nice to Istanbul by tram and bus

4Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

₺5,373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,833.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Nice to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Ekonomski Fakultet, Železnička Stanica Novi Beograd, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 32h 23m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a week.

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