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 - €260 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 38m and costs €75 - €260.

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 2282 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 41m 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 bus which takes 44h 58m and costs €130 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 7h 38m.

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 4m to drive from Istanbul to Spain.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5548+ hotels available in Spain.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Spain by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)IST - BCN
7h 41m
€78–241
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)SAW - BCN
7h 38m
€75–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Barcelona
44h 58m
€134–174
Drive 2,849.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelona2,849.5 km
28h 4m
€443–639
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Valencia Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)IST - VLC
7h 41m
€86–251
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)IST - MAD
8h 2m
€91–241
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Málaga Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)IST - AGP
8h 21m
€105–248
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)SAW - MAD
8h 14m
€83–205
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Barcelona Sants Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
2d 1h
€123–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
2d 2h
€151–234
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Barcelona
29h 37m
€546–773

Istanbul to Spain by bus and train

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Spain.

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Distance: 2,281.8 km
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spain?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Barcelona via Sofia in around 44h 58m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily.

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