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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Istanbul is to bus via Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Yenikapi via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Irun to Istanbul?

The distance between Irun and Istanbul is 2545 km. The road distance is 3056.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 3m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Irun to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Istanbul bus from?

Irun to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Istanbul train from?

Irun to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Bus or fly from Irun to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Irun to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Irun to Istanbul bus arrive?

Irun to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Irun and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Irun. It is currently 11:12 PM in Irun and 1:12 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Irun to Istanbul train arrive?

Irun to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Irun to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Istanbul is 3057 km. It takes approximately 29h 44m to drive from Irun to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4524+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Irun to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or night 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 San Sebastián Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Istanbul (IST)EAS - IST
7h 27m
₺7,988–20,276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
2d 2h
₺6,309–9,138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Augsburg HbfTgv
3. Take the bus from Augsburg to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
36h 3m
₺10,210–28,644
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Irun to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 2h
₺23,787–75,025
Drive 3,056.8 km
1. Drive from Irun to Istanbul3,056.8 km
29h 44m
₺23,551–34,019
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EAS - SAW
8h 55m
₺6,744–29,056
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Istanbul (IST)BIO - IST
9h 7m
₺6,727–15,528
Bus via Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
2d 3h
₺6,713–8,607
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 3h
₺18,638–43,389

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

2Weekly Services

36h 3mAverage Duration

₺10,210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,545.1 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

Iberia, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irun to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Amara-Donostia, San Sebastian Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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