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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to night train and train and bus which costs €140 - €230 and takes 2 days 2h.

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 27m and costs €130 - €400.

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 2278 km. The road distance is 2848.1 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 via Munich which takes 46h 30m and costs €200 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 28m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €200 - €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 2848 km. It takes approximately 28h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Spain.

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

Book your Istanbul to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5066+ hotels available in Spain.

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

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

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Fly Istanbul Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane IST - BCN
7h 28m
€93–267
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
€207–323
Drive 2,848.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelonacar 2,848.1 km
28h 21m
€425–614
Fly Istanbul Airport to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane IST - VLC
7h 27m
€136–397
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SAW - BCN
7h 38m
€113–267
Fly Istanbul Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane IST - MAD
7h 49m
€99–266
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 9m
€104–386
Fly Istanbul Airport to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane IST - AGP
8h 8m
€113–294
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SAW - ALC
2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
9h 5m
€148–372
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Devatrain Ir
3. Take the bus from Deva to Figueresbus
4. Take the train from Figueras to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
2d 2h
€149–222
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, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Barcelonabus
2d 5h
€160–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Civitavecchiacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
40h 33m
€490–713

Istanbul to Spain by bus

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Distance: 2,277.9 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spain?

Turkish Airlines and Vueling Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (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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