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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Santander is to bus which costs €150 - €210 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Santander is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Santander. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Santander E.A. via Sofia, San Sebastián / Donostia and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Santander?

The distance between Istanbul and Santander is 2713 km. The road distance is 3266.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Santander without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 13m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Istanbul to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Santander bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Santander?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Santander is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €210 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Istanbul to Santander bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Santander?

Santander is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:09 AM in Istanbul and 12:09 AM in Santander.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Santander is 3266 km. It takes approximately 32h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2029+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Santander 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 Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane IST - SDR
9h 57m
€100–380
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SAW - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 37m
€89–398
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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santanderbus
43h 13m
€252–501
Drive 3,266.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Santandercar 3,266.1 km
32h 19m
€500–722
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane SAW - SDR
10h 11m
€100–480
Fly Istanbul to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane IST - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 13m
€95–259
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
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2d 4h
€152–205
Bus via Braşov
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brașovbus
3. Take the bus from Braşov to Santanderbus
2d 14h
€110–237
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.bus
2d 16h
€136–204
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 Santandercar
33h 20m
€583–828

Istanbul to Santander by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

43h 13mAverage Duration

€252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,712.5 km
Duration: 9h 57m

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

Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Santander E.A. via Sofia, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, San Sebastián / Donostia, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 2d 4h.

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