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

The cheapest way to get from Elche to Istanbul is to fly and bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elche to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Elche and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Elche to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Elche and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Benidorm and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Elche to Istanbul?

The distance between Elche and Istanbul is 2576 km. The road distance is 3362.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Elche to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs 7.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Elche to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elche to Istanbul bus from?

Elche to Istanbul bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elche station.

Bus or fly from Elche to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Elche to Istanbul is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs 7.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 4.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Elche to Istanbul bus arrive?

Elche to Istanbul bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Benidorm Estación De Autobuses station.

What is the time difference between Elche and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Elche. It is currently 5:57 PM in Elche and 7:57 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Elche to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Elche to Istanbul is 3363 km. It takes approximately 32h 48m to drive from Elche to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Elche to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, car train, or 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 Alicante-Elche Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Istanbul (IST)ALC - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 1m
₺4,421–12,405
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ALC - SAW
9h 11m
₺4,204–14,146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elche to Benidorm Estación De Autobuses
2. Take the bus from Benidorm to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
2d 4h
₺7,485–9,106
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Elche to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 5h
₺26,457–78,983
Drive 3,362.9 km
1. Drive from Elche to Istanbul3,362.9 km
32h 48m
₺26,325–38,025
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul (IST)VLC - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 36m
₺5,156–15,166
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Camp De TarragonaEur / ...
2. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2d 9h
₺10,212–17,981
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alicante Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2d 14h
₺6,273–12,483
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Elche to Bucureşti
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 17h
₺5,481–11,620

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Istanbul (IST) flights

17Weekly Planes

7h 33mAverage Duration

₺5,625Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Elche to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,576.1 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Elche, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Elche to Istanbul Esenler via Benidorm Estación De Autobuses, Benidorm, and Sofia in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, Air Algérie, AJet, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily.

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