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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 7.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 46h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy and Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Yenikapi via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-Nord, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Nantes to Istanbul?

The distance between Nantes and Istanbul is 2542 km. The road distance is 2979.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 45m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Nantes to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Istanbul bus from?

Nantes to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Istanbul train from?

Nantes to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Bus or fly from Nantes to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Nantes to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 46h 25m.

Where does the Nantes to Istanbul bus arrive?

Nantes to Istanbul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Nantes. It is currently 8:22 AM in Nantes and 9:22 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Nantes to Istanbul train arrive?

Nantes to Istanbul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Istanbul is 2980 km. It takes approximately 28h 22m to drive from Nantes to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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Nantes to Istanbul - 15 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 15 ways to get from Nantes to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NTE - IST
7h 18m
₺8,136–19,179
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane NTE - SAW
8h 55m
₺6,139–19,202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
37h 45m
₺16,872–28,387
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bruxelles Miditrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 2h
₺22,898–47,010
Drive 2,979.5 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Istanbulcar 2,979.5 km
28h 22m
₺26,029–37,598
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Istanbul (IST)plane RNS - IST
10h 49m
₺11,570–25,854
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RNS - SAW
10h 31m
₺10,573–34,877
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nantes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)plane CDG - IST
9h 49m
₺10,587–27,957
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Massy TGVtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ORY - SAW
9h 13m
₺13,686–38,478
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nantes to Massy TGVtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)plane ORY - IST
9h 11m
₺11,183–39,455
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Istanbul (IST)plane BOD - IST
11h 53m
₺10,499–25,708
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
46h 25m
₺7,691–13,407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Munich Fröttmaningbus 1923
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d
₺10,150–15,766
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Ploieștibus
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 6h
₺13,302–21,897
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nantes to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
36h 23m
₺29,508–42,455

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

1Weekly Services

37h 45mAverage Duration

₺16,872Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,541.8 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

Transavia France flies from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade bus station in around 46h 25m.

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