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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao is to bus which costs €140 - €190 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Sofia and San Sebastián / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bilbao?

The distance between Istanbul and Bilbao is 2653 km. The road distance is 3166.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 47h 34m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Istanbul to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bilbao bus from?

Istanbul to Bilbao bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Istanbul to Bilbao bus arrive?

Istanbul to Bilbao bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:10 PM in Istanbul and 12:10 PM in Bilbao.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bilbao is 3167 km. It takes approximately 31h 16m to drive from Istanbul to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Bilbao 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 Istanbul to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane IST - BIO
7h 57m
€87–243
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SAW - BIO
8h 21m
€81–373
Bus, train via Munich
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 Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
47h 34m
€258–470
Drive 3,166.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bilbaocar 3,166.7 km
31h 16m
€481–695
Fly Istanbul to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane IST - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 51m
€113–396
Fly Istanbul to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane IST - EAS
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 17m
€172–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2d 2h
€143–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2d 6h
€129–184
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 Bilbaocar
32h 17m
€571–805

Istanbul to Bilbao by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

47h 34mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,653.1 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Bilbao Intermodal via Sofia, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, and San Sebastián / Donostia in around 2d 2h.

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