What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul (State) 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 (State)?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Yenikapı Sahil via Nice Airport, Sofia and Çatladıkapı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 56m.

How far is it from Nice to Istanbul (State)?

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

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

The best way to get from Nice to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 32h 40m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Nice to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Istanbul (State) bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nice to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Nice to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 32h 40m.

Where does the Nice to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nice and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Nice. It is currently 3:43 PM in Nice and 5:43 PM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Nice to Istanbul (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4419+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Nice to Istanbul (State) - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Nice to Istanbul (State) 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
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
6h 39m
₺4,996–11,196
Fly Monaco to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MCM - SAW
7h 34m
₺3,897–18,297
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
32h 40m
₺5,650–8,371
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
₺8,024–12,893
Drive 2,241.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Istanbulcar 2,241.8 km
20h 52m
₺17,368–25,087
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 5m
₺5,696–13,196
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 12m
₺6,112–19,624
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
₺5,712–19,624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
35h 56m
₺5,716–8,816
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
₺17,620–66,218
Bus, train
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
₺4,152–8,821
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
₺5,576–12,176

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

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4h 3mAverage Duration

₺6,093Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Istanbul (State).

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Distance: 1,833.3 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Aksaray via Beograd, Ekonomski Fakultet, Železnička Stanica Novi Beograd, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and Esenler Otogar in around 32h 40m.

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