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Gare de Lyon to Istanbul buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Gare de Lyon and Istanbul takes 43h. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Gare de Lyon to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43h
Duration
2,746 km
Distance
₺11,632
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Gare de Lyon to Istanbul bus times

Buses run once a week between Gare de Lyon and Istanbul. The service departs Gare de Lyon at 9:00 PM at night, which arrives into Istanbul at 18:00:00. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 43h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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  • Distance: 2,745.7 km
  • Duration: 43h

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Gare de Lyon to Istanbul via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Munich in around 40h 8m.

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