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How to get fromIstanbul to Saxby plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Sax by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane IST - ALC
    2. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Saxtrain train
    11h 17m
    €139–296

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SAW - ALC
    2. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Saxtrain train
    9h 38m
    €119–256

  3. Bus, train via Munich

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Girona to Estació del Nordtrain train Eur
    4. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Saxtrain train
    2d 4h
    €271–453

  4. Drive 3,321.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Saxcar car 3,321.3 km
    32h 44m
    €530–765

  5. Fly Istanbul to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane IST - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Saxtrain train
    10h 8m
    €142–522

  6. Fly Istanbul to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane IST - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Avtrain train
    11h 39m
    €169–388

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Devabus bus 962
    3. Take the bus from Deva to Alicante Calle Portugalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Saxtrain train Re
    2d 10h
    €203–278

  8. Night train, train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Videle to Devatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Deva to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Girona to Estació del Nordtrain train Eur
    5. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Saxtrain train
    2d 13h
    €212–348

  9. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Alicantebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alicante to Saxbus bus
    2d 18h
    €165–238

Istanbul to Sax by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket€271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,615.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sax. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Airport, take the bus to Estación Autobuses, walk to Alicante-Terminal, then take the train to Sax. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Sax via Munich - Bus Station, Girona - Bus Station, Girona, and Estació del Nord in around 2d 4h.

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