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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 47h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Tours Parking Peupliers and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Yenikapi via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Tours to Istanbul?

The distance between Tours and Istanbul is 2534 km. The road distance is 2812.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 34h 57m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Tours to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Istanbul bus from?

Tours to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Tours Parking Peupliers station.

Where do I catch the Tours to Istanbul train from?

Tours to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Where does the Tours to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tours and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Tours. It is currently 11:47 AM in Tours and 1:47 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Tours to Istanbul train arrive?

Tours to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Tours to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Istanbul is 2812 km. It takes approximately 26h 48m to drive from Tours to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tours to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4300+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Tours to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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

Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)CDG - IST
7h 49m
₺8,067–20,601
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
47h 30m
₺5,900–8,184
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-DampoortTer
3. Take the bus from Ghent to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
34h 57m
₺6,074–13,313
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Tours to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
46h 51m
₺23,313–73,052
Train, night train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d
₺17,027–35,349
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ORY - SAW
8h 8m
₺8,191–21,364
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)ORY - IST
7h 35m
₺7,978–24,843
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CDG - SAW
8h 42m
₺6,480–18,122
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Istanbul (IST)BOD - IST
9h 18m
₺7,586–22,389
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Istanbul (IST)NTE - IST
8h 50m
₺6,802–21,028
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Tours to București, Autogara Militari1923
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 5h
₺11,570–16,311
Drive 2,812.2 km
1. Drive from Tours to Istanbul2,812.2 km
26h 48m
₺21,375–30,875

Tours to Istanbul by bus

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47h 30mAverage Duration

₺5,900Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,534.2 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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You can take a bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 47h 30m.

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