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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Marseille is to night train and bus which costs €140 - €200 and takes 45h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Marseille is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Marseille via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Marseille?

The distance between Istanbul and Marseille is 2008 km. The road distance is 2430 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Marseille without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 33m and costs €270 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Istanbul to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Marseille bus from?

Istanbul to Marseille bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Marseille?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Marseille is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 38h 45m.

Where does the Istanbul to Marseille bus arrive?

Istanbul to Marseille bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Marseille?

Marseille is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:00 PM in Istanbul and 11:00 AM in Marseille.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Marseille is 2430 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Marseille.

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

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4793+ hotels available in Marseille.

Istanbul to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Marseille by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

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Fly Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane IST - MRS
6h 43m
€104–359
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain 84
34h 33m
€277–693
Drive 2,430 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Marseillecar 2,430 km
23h 1m
€374–540
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SAW - MRS
7h 3m
€124–339
Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
9h 15m
€155–389
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SAW - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
9h 36m
€195–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Marseillebus FlixBus N728
38h 45m
€157–243
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
39h 13m
€141–304
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
45h 42m
€140–199

Istanbul to Marseille by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

34h 33mAverage Duration

€277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,008.1 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Marseille via Munich central bus station in around 38h 45m.

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