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 €75 - €220 and takes 7h 38m.

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 23m and costs €75 - €220.

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 Esenler and arriving at Barcelona via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 58m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Spain?

The distance between Istanbul and Spain is 2279 km. The road distance is 2849.5 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 which takes 44h 58m and costs €130 - €180.

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 Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler 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 €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 44h 58m.

Where does the Istanbul to Spain bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Spain is 2850 km. It takes approximately 28h 20m to drive from Istanbul to Spain.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5502+ hotels available in Spain.

Istanbul to Spain - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Spain by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane IST - BCN
7h 23m
€77–215
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 38m
€75–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Barcelonabus
44h 58m
€134–174
Drive 2,849.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelonacar 2,849.5 km
28h 20m
€449–648
Fly Istanbul to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane IST - VLC
7h 23m
€80–246
Fly Istanbul to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane IST - MAD
7h 44m
€93–223
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 14m
€78–205
Fly Istanbul to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane IST - AGP
8h 3m
€106–266
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Barcelona Sants Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
2d 1h
€123–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
2d 2h
€152–234
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 Barcelonacar
29h 45m
€550–788

Istanbul to Spain by bus and train

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

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Barcelona via Sofia in around 44h 58m.

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