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How to get fromIrun to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Irun to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane EAS - IST
    7h 36m
    ₺9,290–28,673

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus bus
    39h 59m
    ₺21,725–33,536

  3. Drive  3,055.3 km

    1. Drive from Irun to Istanbulcar car 3,055.3 km
    30h 3m
    ₺26,473–38,239

  4. Bus via Munich

    1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus bus
    2d 2h
    ₺11,237–17,507

  5. Train, bus, night train

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Ploieștibus bus
    3. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharesttrain train
    4. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train
    2d 16h
    ₺18,198–28,914

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián to Braşovbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brașov Sala Sporturilor to Sloboziabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Slobozia to Istanbulbus bus
    2d 19h
    ₺11,634–16,515

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration39h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₺21,725Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,550.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and Turkish Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendaye to Istanbul via Zurich Bus Station and Munich in around 2d 2h.

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