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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tarifa is to fly and bus which costs €110 - €290 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tarifa is to fly and car ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs €110 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Tarifa via Sofia, Avda. M. Agustín Heredia and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tarifa?

The distance between Istanbul and Tarifa is 3094 km. The road distance is 3914.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Tarifa without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 7h and costs €290 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Istanbul to Tarifa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Tarifa bus from?

Istanbul to Tarifa bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Where does the Istanbul to Tarifa bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tarifa?

Tarifa is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:22 PM in Istanbul and 11:22 AM in Tarifa.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Tarifa?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tarifa is 3914 km. It takes approximately 39h 36m to drive from Istanbul to Tarifa.

Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1023+ hotels available in Tarifa.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Tarifa by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, 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 Málaga Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane IST - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
11h 18m
€117–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Montpellierbus
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
2d 7h
€291–479
Drive 3,914.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tarifacar 3,914.1 km
39h 36m
€622–898
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane SAW - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifabus
12h 37m
€123–303
Fly Istanbul to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane IST - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifabus
12h 36m
€129–299
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane SAW - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
10h 15m
€118–531
Fly Istanbul to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane IST - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
12h 4m
€123–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Málagabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifabus
2d 15h
€165–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
3d 2h
€185–296
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Malagabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifabus
3d 5h
€131–264
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 Tarifacar
41h 1m
€722–1,031

Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights

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4h 40mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,094 km
Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Tarifa via Sofia, Málaga, Avda. M. Agustín Heredia, Paseo de los Tilos - Estación de Autobuses, and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 2d 15h.

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