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 4.100 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 42h 59m.

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 46m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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 47m.

How far is it from Nice to Istanbul?

The distance between Nice and Istanbul is 1837 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 23m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 6h 46m.

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 10:03 PM in Nice and 12:03 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 4457+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Nice 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 22m
₺5,126–11,476
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
42h 59m
₺4,151–8,820
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
32h 23m
₺5,635–8,345
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
40h 34m
₺7,771–12,870
Drive 2,241.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Istanbulcar 2,241.8 km
20h 52m
₺17,281–24,961
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 46m
₺5,709–13,217
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 29m
₺5,935–20,884
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
36h 47m
₺5,475–9,275
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nice to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 15m
₺17,587–66,170
Bus #2
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
₺5,675–15,975

Nice to Istanbul by tram and bus

3Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

₺5,675Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,836.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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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