How to travel from Nice to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Nice and İstanbul is around 1,819km (1,130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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 → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost$330($330)
Turkish Airlines
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Istanbul Büyük Otogari.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$245($245)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$66($66)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $14 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.
The distance between Nice and İstanbul is around 1,819km (1,130 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Nice and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $330.
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $14 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nice and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia and Istanbul Büyük Otogari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Georg, Arda Tur, Matpu and Huntur run regular bus services between Nice and İstanbul. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nice and İstanbul. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa and Scandinavian Airlines fly between Nice and İstanbul. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Nice to İstanbul typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,267km (1,409 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $330.
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | $330($330) | every 15 mins | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 4h 30m | $205($205) | every 15 mins | 1,911km (1,187 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 12h | $245($245) | once daily | 2,304km (1,431 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | $66($66) | 3 times a week | 2,719km (1,690 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | $14($14) | twice a week | 2,359km (1,466 miles) |
Drive | 21h 20m | $405($405) | on demand | 2,267km (1,409 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and İstanbul
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Dary Commerce
Georg
Arda Tur
Matpu
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
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