How to travel from Marseille to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Marseille and İstanbul is around 2,003km (1,245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost$305($305)
Turkish Airlines
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$310($310)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $12 and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $305.
The distance between Marseille and İstanbul is around 2,003km (1,245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,955km (1,215 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Marseille and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $305.
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $12 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marseille and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marseille and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Marseille and İstanbul. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.
Turkish Airlines, Tunisair, Lufthansa, Air Algérie and Pegasus Airlines fly between Marseille and İstanbul. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.
The flight from Marseille to İstanbul typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,465km (1,532 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $305.
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 60m | $305($305) | 5 times a day | 2,003km (1,245 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 4h 10m | $210($210) | 5 times a day | 2,047km (1,272 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly | 5hrs | $345($345) | 5 times a day | 2,304km (1,431 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly | 5hrs | $290($290) | 5 times a day | 2,350km (1,460 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | $360($360) | every 4 hours | 2,034km (1,264 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | $310($310) | 3 times a week | 3,127km (1,943 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 13h | $12($12) | twice a week | 2,543km (1,580 miles) |
| Bus to Sofia, Train | 1 day 17h | $245($245) | once daily | 2,518km (1,565 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | $440($440) | on demand | 2,465km (1,532 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and İstanbul
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Tunisair
Air Algérie
Pegasus Airlines
Train operators
Transdev
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Dary Commerce
Georg
Union Ivkoni
Yubim
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul