What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid is to fly which costs €80 - €200 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı Sahil and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Istanbul Esenler and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Madrid?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Madrid is 2754 km. The road distance is 3406.2 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid without a car is to bus and train via Barcelona which takes 43h 35m and costs €270 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Madrid bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Madrid bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Madrid?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Madrid bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Madrid bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Madrid?

Madrid is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 3:32 AM in Istanbul (State) and 1:32 AM in Madrid.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Madrid is 3406 km. It takes approximately 33h 58m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6848+ hotels available in Madrid.

Istanbul (State) to Madrid - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Madrid 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 from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane IST - MAD
7h 40m
€91–229
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SAW - MAD
7h 29m
€82–195
Bus, train via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
43h 35m
€276–694
Drive 3,406.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Madridcar 3,406.2 km
33h 58m
€534–771
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
44h 34m
€291–589
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 11h
€135–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Surbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3415 / ...
2d 17h
€133–201
Bus via Sibiu
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Razgradbus
2. Take the bus from Razgrad to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Méndez Álvaro Estación Surbus
2d 19h
€109–230
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Madridcar
35h 23m
€639–906

Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,754.1 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Madrid, Spain?

Air Europa and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yenikapı Sahil to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Çatladıkapı, Istanbul Esenler, and Sofia in around 2d 11h.

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