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 which takes 6h 48m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 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 46m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Yenikapi via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 57m.

How far is it from Nice to Istanbul?

The distance between Nice and Istanbul is 1837 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 7h 20m 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.

Where do I catch the Nice to Istanbul train from?

Nice to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia 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 48m.

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 4:00 PM in Nice and 6:00 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Nice to Istanbul train arrive?

Nice to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

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 4432+ 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, car, car train, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)NCE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 20m
₺4,891–12,351
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
42h 52m
₺4,050–8,619
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beograd
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
32h 23m
₺5,574–8,241
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
₺17,371–65,758
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Wien MeidlingEn
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
47h 57m
₺20,584–31,363
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 48m
₺5,074–13,152
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Nice Ville 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
10h 27m
₺6,797–20,738
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
₺5,574–9,074
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
₺5,474–12,774
Drive 2,242.1 km
1. Drive from Nice to Istanbul2,242.1 km
20h 40m
₺17,061–24,643

Nice to Istanbul by tram and bus

3Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

₺5,474Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,836.6 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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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