How to travel from İstanbul to Paris, France

The distance between İstanbul and Paris is around 2,268km (1,409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from İstanbul to Paris by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY)

Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Transavia France

+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Videle, Budapest-Keleti then Stuttgart Hbf and then to Paris Est.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,750km (1,709 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Paris

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Paris by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €180 ($180) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between İstanbul and Paris is around 2,268km (1,409 miles).

It takes around 4h 35m to get from İstanbul and Paris by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Paris is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €180 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between İstanbul and Paris. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from İstanbul to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Stuttgart Hbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn and Nightjet run train services between İstanbul and Paris. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Paris. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Orly (ORY). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Paris. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Paris with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 40m.

Turkish Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia, Tarom, Lufthansa, LOT, Ukraine International Airlines, Transavia France, Tunisair, Iberia and Air Algérie fly between İstanbul and Paris. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). These flights usually take around 3h 40m.

The flight from İstanbul to Paris typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 İstanbul and Paris. The distance is around 2,750km (1,709 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Paris is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €290 ($290).

How do I get from İstanbul to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Paris

Transport options from İstanbul to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY) + 1 similar
4h 30m
€350($350)
every 10 mins2,268km (1,409 miles)
Fly4h 35m
€290($290)
every 10 mins2,270km (1,411 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 22h
€215($215)
twice a week3,050km (1,895 miles)
Train via Gara Bucureşti Nord2 days 4h
€180($180)
4 times a week3,174km (1,972 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
€490($495)
on demand2,750km (1,709 miles)

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Airports near Paris

The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris