Paris to Istanbul by train
Travelling from Paris to Istanbul by train takes about 58h 15m, run by FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 25m.
Recommended route
$384
58h 15m·4 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busParis → Hamburg
FlixBus - 2busHamburg → ViennaFlixBus
- 3trainVienna → Budapest
ÖBB Railjet - 4busBudapest → SofiaFlixBus
- 5busSofia → İstanbul EsenlerFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $384 | 58h 15m | 4 transfers |
| Recommended | $201 | 3h 25m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Paris to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Paris to Istanbul take by train?
About 58h 15m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Paris to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $384. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Paris to Istanbul?
FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 25m. It is cheaper too, at $383.
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