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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to fly which costs €90 - €270 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Spain. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Barcelona via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Spain?

The distance between Istanbul and Spain is 2279 km. The road distance is 2849.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Spain without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 25m and costs €240 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Istanbul to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Spain bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Spain?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 46h 30m.

Where does the Istanbul to Spain bus arrive?

Istanbul to Spain bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Spain is 2850 km. It takes approximately 28h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Spain.

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

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Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5183+ hotels available in Spain.

Istanbul to Spain - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Spain by plane, bus, train, car, night train, or car ferry

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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane IST - BCN
7h 23m
€94–268
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SAW - BCN
7h 39m
€89–608
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Valence Ville to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
42h 25m
€247–410
Drive 2,849.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelonacar 2,849.7 km
28h 21m
€453–654
Fly Istanbul to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane IST - VLC
7h 18m
€126–427
Fly Istanbul to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane IST - MAD
7h 46m
€104–276
Fly Istanbul to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane IST - AGP
7h 58m
€113–284
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SAW - MAD
8h 16m
€89–906
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1135 / ...
46h 30m
€181–329
Bus
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 night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Devatrain
3. Take the bus from Deva to Figueresbus
4. Take the train from Figueres to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràciatrain R11
2d 3h
€160–231
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Barcelonabus
2d 5h
€169–227
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Civitavecchiacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
40h 33m
€436–643

Istanbul to Spain by bus and train

1Weekly Services

42h 25mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Spain.

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Distance: 2,278.9 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Barcelona via Munich central bus station in around 46h 30m.

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