How to get from Nice to Istanbul
A real 3-leg route: bus. Door to door 50h 15m, from €261.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 50h 15m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1803 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €91, on Wed, Aug 19.
Nice to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice → Viennabus
FlixBus·17h 40m - 2Vienna → SofiabusFlixBus·17h 45m
- 3Sofia → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıbusFlixBus·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Nice to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Nice to Istanbul: flight, bus
How the trip from Nice to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Vienna, about 17h 40m. Transfer in Vienna and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (17h 45m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Esenler (8h). In total it's roughly €261 over 50h 15m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureNice
Change hereVienna
Change hereSofiaWho runs Nice to Istanbul
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Nice to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route takes about 50h 15m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Istanbul from Nice?+−
About 1803 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €261. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Nice to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 50h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Istanbul?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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