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

The cheapest way to get from Sète to Istanbul is to bus via Montpellier - Sabines Tw2 which costs 4.800 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 45h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sète to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 8h and costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sète and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sète to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sete - Noel Guignon and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Montpellier Sabines and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.

Is there a direct train between Sète and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sète to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sete and arriving at Yenikapi via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Sète to Istanbul?

The distance between Sète and Istanbul is 2171 km. The road distance is 2544.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sète to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 42m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Sète to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sète to Istanbul bus from?

Sète to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Montpellier Sabines station.

Where do I catch the Sète to Istanbul train from?

Sète to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Where does the Sète to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sète to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Sète and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Sète. It is currently 8:34 PM in Sète and 10:34 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Sète to Istanbul train arrive?

Sète to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Sète to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sète to Istanbul is 2544 km. It takes approximately 25h 10m to drive from Sète to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4522+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sète to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Sète to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car 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.

Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sete to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 21m
₺6,458–18,335
Bus via Montpellier - Sabines Tw2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier Sabines to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus N1999
45h
₺4,889–7,687
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sete to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to GrenobleTer
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
36h 42m
₺8,662–13,465
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sète to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
46h 5m
₺19,828–69,307
Drive 2,544.2 km
1. Drive from Sète to Istanbul2,544.2 km
25h 10m
₺19,455–28,102
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sete to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
8h 48m
₺6,141–16,136
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Istanbul (IST)MPL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h
₺7,873–14,688
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Sete to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Istanbul (IST)TLS - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 39m
₺7,102–18,148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
41h 47m
₺6,665–10,160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
46h 25m
₺6,341–12,305
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d
₺18,593–44,605

Sète to Istanbul by train and bus

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36h 42mAverage Duration

₺8,662Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,171.4 km
Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a train from Sete to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 41h 47m.

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