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 €100 - €380 and takes 8h 9m.

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 €110 - €390.

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 45h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Spain?

The distance between Istanbul and Spain is 2278 km. The road distance is 2848.9 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 45h 55m and costs €170 - €320.

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 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 45h 55m.

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 2849 km. It takes approximately 28h 24m 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.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 4792+ 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 to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane IST - BCN
7h 23m
€93–276
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Barcelonabus FlixBus N728 / ...
45h 55m
€178–314
Drive 2,848.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelonacar 2,848.9 km
28h 24m
€465–671
Fly Istanbul to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane IST - VLC
7h 18m
€116–387
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
€113–356
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
€94–286
Fly Istanbul to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane IST - AGP
7h 58m
€103–294
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
€104–376
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SAW - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
9h 44m
€143–379
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain 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 Figueras to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
2d 3h
€150–217
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 1922
2d 10h
€304–460
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Civitavecchiacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
40h 38m
€450–656

Istanbul to Spain by bus

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Distance: 2,277.9 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spain?

Turkish Airlines and Vueling 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 45h 55m.

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