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Saint-Etienne to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
30h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$120.25

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

BS Tours

Phone:
011 761-4693
Website:
bstours.rs/
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$25.32
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$227.84
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$75.95

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$51.90
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$177.21
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$82.28

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$240.50–$341.76

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Strasbourg to Wien
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$215.18

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:
$248.70–$1,236.29

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–$89.63

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$31.71
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Airlines

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$291.13
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$303.79

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$506.31
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68

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:
$75.95–$405.05

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$367.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul is to bus and train via Sofia which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 47h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Étienne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Étienne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Yenikapi via Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul?

The distance between Saint-Étienne and Istanbul is 2147 km. The road distance is 2445.9 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 39h 45m and costs $92.39 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Istanbul bus from?

Saint-Étienne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France station.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Istanbul train from?

Saint-Étienne to Istanbul train services, operated by SNCF, depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Saint-Étienne and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Saint-Étienne. It is currently 08:05 in Saint-Étienne and 10:05 in Istanbul.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Istanbul train arrive?

Saint-Étienne to Istanbul train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Istanbul is 2446 km. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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