What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basque Country is to bus which costs €130 - €180 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Basque Country is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Basque Country?

The distance between Istanbul and Basque Country is 2550 km. The road distance is 3071.4 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Basque Country without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs €130 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Istanbul to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Basque Country bus from?

Istanbul to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Basque Country is to fly which takes 9h 52m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Istanbul to Basque Country bus arrive?

Istanbul to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Basque Country?

Basque Country is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:51 AM in Istanbul and 4:51 AM in Basque Country.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Basque Country is 3071 km. It takes approximately 30h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Basque Country?

Book your Istanbul to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Istanbul to Basque Country - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Basque Country by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Istanbul to San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane IST - EAS
9h 52m
€160–600
Fly Istanbul to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane IST - BIO
8h 1m
€95–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2d
€133–173
Drive 3,071.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 3,071.4 km
30h 19m
€486–702
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SAW - BIO
8h 27m
€122–185
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane SAW - EAS
9h 2m
€130–650
Fly Istanbul to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane IST - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
11h 28m
€123–324
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Toulousebus
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
2d 10h
€175–314
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2d 19h
€258–460
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 Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
31h 20m
€571–810

Istanbul to Basque Country by bus

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2d 19hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,550.1 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Basque Country, Spain?

Turkish Airlines, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Sofia in around 2d.

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