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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Annecy to Istanbul

Composite routes from Annecy to Istanbul

Cheapest
21 h 41 min
Car
2292 km.
from $126
Other
45 h 1 min
Train, Bus
1911 km.
from $164.97
32 h 26 min
Train, bus via Bern, Train, bus via Bern
1912 km.
from $5.43
7 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
1912 km.
from $182.37
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1912 km.
from $213.86
35 h 50 min
1912 km.
from $225.59
42 h 29 min
1912 km.
from $313.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Chambery Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$97.83

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Bern to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Email:
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from Annecy to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.09
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$44.04

Optop Travel

Phone:
+41 76 480 13 51
Email:
Website:
optoptravel.rs/
Bus from Annecy to Nis
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$265.13

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Annecy to Chambery
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$20.65

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Annecy to Chambery
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$44.57

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$336.96

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$219.52–$1,091.24

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.99
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57

Airlines

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$358.70

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 45h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Yenikapi via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Annecy to Istanbul?

The distance between Annecy and Istanbul is 1980 km. The road distance is 2287.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Annecy to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Bern which takes 32h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Annecy to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Istanbul bus from?

Annecy to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lasta, depart from Annecy station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Istanbul train from?

Annecy to Istanbul train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Annecy station.

Train, bus or fly from Annecy to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Annecy to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 35h 50m. There are no good options to train between Annecy to Istanbul.

Where does the Annecy to Istanbul bus arrive?

Annecy to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Annecy and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Annecy. It is currently 15:22 in Annecy and 17:22 in Istanbul.

Where does the Annecy to Istanbul train arrive?

Annecy to Istanbul train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Istanbul is 2287 km. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Annecy to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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