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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Istanbul is to bus which costs 7.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Málaga and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Málaga to Istanbul?

The distance between Málaga and Istanbul is 2945 km. The road distance is 3762.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs 11.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Málaga to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Istanbul bus from?

Málaga to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Malaga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Málaga to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Málaga to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Málaga to Istanbul bus arrive?

Málaga to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Málaga and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Málaga. It is currently 11:29 AM in Málaga and 1:29 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Málaga to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Istanbul is 3763 km. It takes approximately 37h 35m to drive from Málaga to Istanbul.

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

Book your Málaga to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4526+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Málaga to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Málaga to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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 Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)AGP - IST
7h 3m
₺6,188–17,588
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Beograd
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
2d
₺11,430–19,735
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
4. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharest
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 4h
₺14,693–30,765
Drive 3,762.6 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Istanbul3,762.6 km
37h 35m
₺29,115–42,054
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Málaga to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 10h
₺29,464–78,226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Málaga to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
2d 12h
₺7,065–8,392
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3574 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
2d 14h
₺7,807–10,896

Málaga to Istanbul by bus

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2d 14hAverage Duration

₺7,807Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,945.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Málaga to Istanbul Esenler via Sofia in around 2d 12h.

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