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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Catalonia is to fly which costs €95 - €280 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Catalonia is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Catalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Pogradec and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Catalonia?

The distance between Istanbul and Catalonia is 2278 km. The road distance is 2849.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Catalonia without a car is to bus which takes 43h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Istanbul to Catalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Catalonia bus from?

Istanbul to Catalonia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Catalonia?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Catalonia is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 45m.

Where does the Istanbul to Catalonia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Catalonia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Catalonia?

Catalonia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:30 PM in Istanbul and 2:30 PM in Catalonia.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Catalonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Catalonia is 2850 km. It takes approximately 28h 20m to drive from Istanbul to Catalonia.

Where can I stay near Catalonia?

There are 5092+ hotels available in Catalonia.

Istanbul to Catalonia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Catalonia by plane, bus, car, night train, train, or car ferry

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane IST - BCN
7h 18m
€98–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
43h 45m
Drive 2,849.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelonacar 2,849.7 km
28h 20m
€464–669
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SAW - BCN
7h 38m
€133–306
Bus via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2d 2h
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Aradtrain Ir
3. Take the bus from Arad to Figueresbus
4. Take the train from Figueras to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
2d 3h
€155–217
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Barcelonabus
2d 5h
€160–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Civitavecchiacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
40h 32m
€449–654

Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,277.9 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

Vueling Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Pogradec, Pogradec, Tirana, Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, and Barcelona Sants in around 43h 45m.

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