What is the cheapest way to get from Bourges to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Istanbul is to train and bus via Belgrade which costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 43h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bourges to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Bourges to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 11m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bourges and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourges to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Istanbul via Orléans and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 10m.

How far is it from Bourges to Istanbul?

The distance between Bourges and Istanbul is 2519 km. The road distance is 2624.9 km.

How do I travel from Bourges to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Bourges to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 16m and costs 15.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Bourges to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Bourges to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourges to Istanbul bus from?

Bourges to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bourges station.

Where does the Bourges to Istanbul bus arrive?

Bourges to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Orléans station.

What is the time difference between Bourges and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Bourges. It is currently 6:59 PM in Bourges and 7:59 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Bourges to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Istanbul is 2625 km. It takes approximately 25h 10m to drive from Bourges to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bourges to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4298+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Bourges to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bourges to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)plane CDG - IST
9h 11m
₺8,951–23,494
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CDG - SAW
9h 39m
₺7,754–31,517
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
37h 16m
₺15,657–24,384
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Bourges to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
42h 52m
₺14,613–23,833
Drive 2,624.9 km
1. Drive from Bourges to Istanbulcar 2,624.9 km
25h 10m
₺23,187–33,493
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ORY - SAW
9h 19m
₺12,203–41,263
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)plane ORY - IST
9h 12m
₺10,200–36,240
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bourges to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LYS - IST
10h 21m
₺11,094–31,248
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bourges to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LYS - SAW
10h 38m
₺14,097–66,271
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Bourges to Neverstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Dijon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
5. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
41h 54m
₺14,253–22,819
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Bourges to Lyon Perrachetrain
2. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
43h 6m
₺10,999–13,888
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bourges to Orléansbus
2. Take the bus from Orléans to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
45h 10m
₺9,372–14,352

Bourges to Istanbul by train, subway, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

37h 16mAverage Duration

₺15,657Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bourges to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,519.4 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Bourges, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Bourges to Istanbul via Orléans and Munich in around 45h 10m.

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