How to get from Paris to Istanbul
- 2252 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 54h 05m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
26h 45m
4 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€187
Cheapest
54h 05m
2 transfers
Bus
€156
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 51h 15m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €80, on Tue, Oct 6.
2252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €81Checked Oct 6 | 3h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €156Older observation | 54h 05m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€81Checked Oct 63h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€156Older observation54h 05m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·20h 50m - 2Budapest Népliget → Bucharest Airport Henri CoandabusFlixBus·13h 50m
- 3Bucharest → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıbusFlixBus·11h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Sun, Oct 11€144
- Mon, Oct 12€156
- Tue, Oct 13€156
- Wed, Oct 14€156
- Thu, Oct 15€152
- Fri, Oct 16€156
- Sat, Oct 17€156
- Sun, Oct 18€156
- Mon, Oct 19€156
- Tue, Oct 20€142Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€142Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€142Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€156
- Tue, Oct 27€142Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 28€142Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 2€142Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 3€156
- Wed, Nov 4€156
- Thu, Nov 5€156
- Fri, Nov 6€150
- Sat, Nov 7€156
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-Budapest Népliget, Budapest Népliget-Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, Bucharest-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →12GoBucharest-IstanbulBook →Regional connectionParis Charles de Gaulle-Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne TGV-Brussels AirportBook →
BlaBlaCar BusAntwerp-Zurich AirportBook →
Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →Airport Express + metroBrussels Airport-AntwerpBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, 12Go, Regional connection, BlaBlaCar Bus, Pegasus Airlines, Airport Express + metro; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Budapest Népliget, about 20h 50m. Transfer in Budapest Népliget and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda (13h 50m). Transfer in Bucharest and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Esenler (11h 10m). In total it's roughly €180 over 51h 15m, 2 transfers.
Paris to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 51h 15m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Paris to Istanbul?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Istanbul from Paris?
About 2252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €142 to €156. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, 12Go, Regional connection, BlaBlaCar Bus, Pegasus Airlines, Airport Express + metro.
Can you get from Paris to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 54h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026