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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Málaga is to bus which costs €140 - €180 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Málaga is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Málaga?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Málaga via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Málaga?

The distance between Istanbul and Málaga is 2949 km. The road distance is 3761.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Málaga without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 32m and costs €310 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Istanbul to Málaga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Málaga bus from?

Istanbul to Málaga bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Málaga bus arrive?

Istanbul to Málaga bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Málaga?

Málaga is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:49 PM in Istanbul and 10:49 AM in Málaga.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Málaga?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Málaga is 3761 km. It takes approximately 37h 37m to drive from Istanbul to Málaga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Málaga?

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Where can I stay near Málaga?

There are 11928+ hotels available in Málaga.

Istanbul to Málaga - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Málaga by taxi, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Istanbul (IST)
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)IST - AGP
5h 44m
€129–384
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
46h 32m
€313–753
Drive 3,761.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Málaga3,761.1 km
37h 37m
€595–859
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Málaga
2d 12h
€145–175
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Malaga Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
2d 15h
€156–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Málaga
39h 10m
€701–1,029

Istanbul to Málaga by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

46h 32mAverage Duration

€313Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,948.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Málaga via Sofia in around 2d 12h.

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