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 6.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ 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 56m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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 Karlsruhe Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 16m.

How far is it from Tours to Istanbul?

The distance between Tours and Istanbul is 2539 km. The road distance is 2780.7 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 which takes 35h 18m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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.

Bus or fly from Tours to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Tours to Istanbul is to fly which takes 27h 12m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 39.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 47h 30m.

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 5:19 PM in Tours and 7:19 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Tours to Istanbul train arrive?

Tours to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Tours to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Istanbul is 2781 km. It takes approximately 26h 40m 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 4386+ 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 Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ORY - SAW
7h 58m
₺7,343–22,725
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)plane ORY - IST
7h 56m
₺6,130–20,704
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
35h 18m
₺13,445–19,395
Train, night train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
43h 16m
₺20,583–40,440
Drive 2,780.7 km
1. Drive from Tours to Istanbulcar 2,780.7 km
26h 40m
₺21,613–31,219
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)plane CDG - IST
8h 15m
₺7,236–18,444
Fly Tours Val De Loire Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TUF - SAW
27h 12m
₺10,191–38,823
Fly Tours Val De Loire Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Istanbul (IST)plane TUF - IST
9h 10m
₺15,678–60,802
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 Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CDG - SAW
8h 37m
₺7,449–16,465
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Tours to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
46h 57m
₺23,783–73,897
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
47h 30m
₺6,553–9,343
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Tours to București, Autogara Militaribus 1923
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 5h
₺12,174–17,103

Tours to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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35h 18mAverage Duration

₺13,445Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,538.9 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, 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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