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 - €340 and takes 12h 38m.

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 14m and costs €140 - €340.

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 3097 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 which takes 2 days 15h and costs €150 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 36m 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 6:19 AM in Istanbul and 4:19 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 14m to drive from Istanbul to Tarifa.

Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Tarifa.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Tarifa by bus, plane, car, car ferry, 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 Málaga Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)IST - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
4. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifa
11h 36m
€118–289
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Seville Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Seville Airport (SVQ)SAW - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifa
12h 38m
€115–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Málaga
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifa
2d 15h
€158–211
Drive 3,914.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tarifa3,914.1 km
39h 14m
€608–878
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Seville Airport (SVQ)IST - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifa
12h 56m
€123–305
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)SAW - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifa
10h 14m
€149–336
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)IST - TNG
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifa
12h 22m
€212–412
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Malaga Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifa
3d
€156–256
Train, bus via Madrid
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación Sur de Autobuses
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to AlgecirasAlv
3d 2h
€155–270
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Malaga
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifa
3d 5h
€124–260
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 Tarifa
40h 47m
€716–1,023

Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 58mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,096.9 km
Duration: 11h 36m

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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