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 4.700 ₺ - 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 which takes 6h 53m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

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, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Sète to Istanbul?

The distance between Sète and Istanbul is 2163 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 32h 44m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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.

Bus or fly from Sète to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sète to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 41h 47m.

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 5:07 PM in Sète and 7:07 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 4548+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Sete to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
8h 10m
₺7,591–19,528
Bus via Montpellier - Sabines Tw2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier Sabines to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3574 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus N1999
45h
₺4,788–7,542
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sete to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to VicenzaFr
4. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
32h 44m
₺11,961–19,204
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
₺19,776–69,232
Drive 2,544.2 km
1. Drive from Sète to Istanbul2,544.2 km
25h 10m
₺19,340–27,935
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
₺6,504–16,049
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Istanbul (IST)MPL - IST
6h 53m
₺8,837–27,932
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Istanbul
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
9h 32m
₺8,052–19,395
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
₺6,861–9,458
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
46h 18m
₺6,337–11,703
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the night train from Strasbourg to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺17,739–43,603

Sète to Istanbul by bus

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45hAverage Duration

₺4,788Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,163.1 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

Transavia France, Luxair, and Turkish Airlines fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Istanbul (IST) twice a week. Alternatively, 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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