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How to Travel from

Nice to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nice to Turin
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Nice Airport to București,
Ave. Duration:
36h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$189.87–$278.47
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
27h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$113.92

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$43.04

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$177.21

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$49.37

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$101.26

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$101.26

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$255.64–$1,270.77

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$92.14

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$22.78

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$518.97

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$303.79
Plane from Marseille Provence Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Marseille Provence Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$506.31

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$392.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to bus and train via Aéroport Terminal 1 which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 45h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 36m.

How far is it from Nice to Istanbul?

The distance between Nice and Istanbul is 1832 km. The road distance is 2267.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 36h 36m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Nice to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Istanbul bus from?

Nice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Bus or fly from Nice to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Nice to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 36h 36m.

Where does the Nice to Istanbul bus arrive?

Nice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Nice. It is currently 05:29 in Nice and 07:29 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Nice to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Istanbul is 2267 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Nice 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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