What is the cheapest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 4.300 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 47h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sainte-Maxime and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Theatre de la mer and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Gare Routiere, Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.

How far is it from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul?

The distance between Sainte-Maxime and Istanbul is 1904 km. The road distance is 2328.6 km.

How do I travel from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Belgrade which takes 36h 33m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul bus from?

Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Aeroport Term2 station.

What is the time difference between Sainte-Maxime and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Sainte-Maxime. It is currently 10:18 PM in Sainte-Maxime and 12:18 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul is 2329 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Sainte-Maxime 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Saint-Augustin
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)NCE - IST
8h 35m
₺6,447–14,777
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Genova P.Za Principe
2. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
47h
₺4,329–10,348
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice RiquierC13
2. Take the bus from Nice to Beograd
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
36h 33m
₺6,103–9,703
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sainte-Maxime to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 37m
₺18,051–66,741
Drive 2,328.6 km
1. Drive from Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul2,328.6 km
21h 42m
₺17,691–25,553
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Saint-Augustin
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)NCE - SAW
9h 12m
₺5,660–14,298
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charles
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
9h 47m
₺7,543–19,633
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charles
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MRS - SAW
10h 24m
₺6,456–16,154
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Aeroport Term290
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
39h 3m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Genova P.Za Principe
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Wien HbfEn
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 5h
₺20,681–31,948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere878 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulon to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 7h
₺10,206–15,406

Sainte-Maxime to Istanbul by bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

₺10,206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,904.5 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Sainte-Maxime, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Theatre de la mer to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Gare Routiere, Nice Airport, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 39h 3m.

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