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

The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 45h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Perpignan and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Perpignan station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Perpignan - Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Montpellier Sabines and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.

How far is it from Perpignan to Istanbul?

The distance between Perpignan and Istanbul is 2459 km. The road distance is 2664.1 km.

How do I travel from Perpignan to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Perpignan to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 33m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Perpignan to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perpignan to Istanbul bus from?

Perpignan to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.

Where does the Perpignan to Istanbul bus arrive?

Perpignan to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Perpignan and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Perpignan. It is currently 6:21 PM in Perpignan and 8:21 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Perpignan to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Istanbul is 2664 km. It takes approximately 26h 22m to drive from Perpignan to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Perpignan to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Perpignan to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)plane BCN - IST
8h 37m
₺4,662–17,718
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BCN - SAW
8h 54m
₺4,575–17,739
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
39h 33m
₺10,547–23,050
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
42h 55m
₺12,908–25,958
Drive 2,664.1 km
1. Drive from Perpignan to Istanbulcar 2,664.1 km
26h 22m
₺20,604–29,762
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane MRS - IST
9h 56m
₺5,424–18,015
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MRS - SAW
10h 4m
₺6,137–17,036
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonnetrain
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Istanbul (IST)plane TLS - IST
10h 3m
₺6,489–20,162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier Sabines to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
45h 35m
₺5,575–8,653
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Perpignan to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
46h 45m
₺21,039–71,156
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
47h 52m
₺6,514–12,506
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 11h
₺11,838–18,961

Perpignan to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

39h 33mAverage Duration

₺10,547Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,458.9 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler via Montpellier Sabines, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Sofia in around 45h 35m.

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