There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Málaga by plane, bus, train, car, or car 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
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)IST - AGP
5h 31m€121–344Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
47h 46m€308–742Drive 3,761.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Málaga3,761.1 km
37h 37m€592–855Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia to Málaga
2d 13h€146–176Bus via Esenler Otogar
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Malaga Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
2d 16h€155–229Drive, car train
- Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
- Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
- Drive from München Ost to Málaga
39h 10m€699–1,028
Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Málaga is to bus which costs €140 - €180 and takes 2 days 13h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Málaga is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €120 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı Sahil and arriving at Málaga via Istanbul Esenler and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Málaga is 2936 km. The road distance is 3761.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Málaga without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 46m and costs €300 - €750.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Istanbul (State) to Málaga, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Málaga bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Málaga is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 2 days 13h.
Istanbul (State) to Málaga bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.
Málaga is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:35 AM in Istanbul (State) and 8:35 AM in Málaga.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Málaga, Spain?
Turkish Airlines and Vueling Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yenikapı Sahil to Málaga via Çatladıkapı, Istanbul Esenler, and Sofia in around 2d 13h.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Istanbul to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–600
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €200–300
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €200–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–110
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Malaga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Málaga is 3761 km. It takes approximately 37h 37m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Málaga.
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