Istanbul to Saint-Étienne by train

Travelling from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne by train takes about 55h 45m, run by FlixBus, SNCF. A quicker option we found is flight, bus, at 8h 45m.

Recommended route
$338
55h 45m·3 transfers
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busİstanbul Esenler BucharestFlixBus
  2. 2busBucharest ParisFlixBus
  3. 3trainParis LyonSNCF
  4. 4busLyon Saint-ÉtienneFlixBus

train or flight, bus?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train$33855h 45m3 transfers
Recommended$1748h 45m1 transfer

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Istanbul to Saint-Étienne by train: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Saint-Étienne take by train?

About 55h 45m, 3 transfers.

How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?

The best price in our latest check was $338. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?

FlixBus, SNCF. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the train or the flight, bus better?

The flight, bus is faster at 8h 45m. It is cheaper too, at $174.

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