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 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 8h 27m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lisbon to Istanbul?

The distance between Lisbon and Istanbul is 3260 km. The road distance is 3989.4 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 via Marseille which takes 2 days 11h and costs 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 bus via Marseille which takes 2 days 11h and costs 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Lisbon to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lisbon to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 12:28 AM in Lisbon and 3:28 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Istanbul is 3989 km. It takes approximately 38h 35m to drive from Lisbon to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4547+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lisbon to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

Q: 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 İstanbul Esenler via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Ekonomski Fakultet and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

There are 9 ways to get from Lisbon to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, car train, or 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 to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST)LIS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 27m
₺4,920–13,560
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 11h
₺31,458–86,206
Bus via Marseille
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Marseille
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Beograd
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
2d 11h
₺10,054–21,444
Drive 3,989.4 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Istanbul3,989.4 km
38h 35m
₺30,696–44,338
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LIS - SAW
9h 49m
₺6,103–13,361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Valladolid
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
2d 16h
₺8,983–11,828
Bus, train via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Zurich Bus Station
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SG
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbul
2d 22h
₺10,707–20,086
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto CampanhaIc
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De GaliciaIc
3. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Barcelona-SantsAlv
4. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
3d 3h
₺11,877–21,886
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Huelva
2. Take the bus from Huelva Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
3d 6h
₺6,853–17,097

Lisbon to Istanbul by bus and train

2Weekly Services

2d 22hAverage Duration

₺10,707Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lisbon to Istanbul.

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Distance: 3,260.4 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Lisbon to İstanbul Esenler via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Beograd, Ekonomski Fakultet, Blok 42, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines, TAP Portugal, and two other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily.

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