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 and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs €120 - €320.

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 2715 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 10m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 8h 11m and costs €140 - €420. 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 1:16 AM in Istanbul and 11:16 PM in Santander.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Santander is 3266 km. It takes approximately 32h 3m to drive from Istanbul to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1993+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 8 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 to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santander Airport (SDR)IST - SDR
8h 11m
€149–414
Bus via Braşov
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brașov
3. Take the bus from Braşov to Santander
2d 14h
€113–246
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 Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Santander
43h 10m
€270–537
Drive 3,266.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Santander3,266.1 km
32h 3m
€515–744
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)IST - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 57m
€129–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
2d 4h
€155–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santander E.A.
2d 16h
€137–205
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 Santander
33h 7m
€600–848

Istanbul to Santander by bus, foot, and train

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43h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,714.8 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

Vueling Airlines, Turkish 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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