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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lisbon and arriving at Istanbul via Zurich Bus Station and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Lisbon to Istanbul?

The distance between Lisbon and Istanbul is 3257 km. The road distance is 3989.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs 12.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lisbon to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Istanbul bus from?

Lisbon to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Lisbon to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lisbon to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 10:04 AM in Lisbon and 1:04 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Istanbul is 3989 km. It takes approximately 38h 51m to drive from Lisbon to Istanbul.

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

Book your Lisbon to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lisbon to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lisbon to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, night 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LIS - IST
7h 47m
₺5,096–10,366
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Bucureştibus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d 8h
₺4,710–12,411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 15h
₺12,550–20,216
Drive 3,989.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Istanbulcar 3,989.1 km
38h 51m
₺31,734–45,838
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Guardatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Guarda - Estação CP to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Valladolidbus
4. Take the bus from Valladolid to Sofiabus
5. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 18h
₺7,948–12,692
Train, bus via Burgos
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Guardatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Guarda to Vilar Formosotrain Re
3. Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Burgosbus
4. Take the bus from Burgos to Sofiabus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
3d
₺8,034–17,787
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
3d 3h
₺6,854–13,481
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
40h 7m
₺36,399–51,865

Lisbon to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 15hAverage Duration

₺12,550Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lisbon to Istanbul.

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Distance: 3,257.2 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to Istanbul via Zurich Bus Station and Munich in around 2d 15h.

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