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How to get fromMadrid to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, car or car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MAD - IST
    7h 1m
    ₺4,634–10,134

  2. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane MAD - SAW
    7h 44m
    ₺3,647–9,155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus bus
    47h 49m
    ₺8,817–14,321

  4. Drive 3,407.8 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Istanbulcar car 3,407.8 km
    33h 55m
    ₺27,244–39,352

  5. Train, bus via Aix-en-Provence

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence, Gare SNCF to Sofiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2d 4h
    ₺11,755–18,422

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2d 8h
    ₺7,999–11,400

  7. Bus via Istanbul Esenler

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2d 10h
    ₺6,992–8,751

  8. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Madrid to München Ostcar car
    2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain train
    3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar car
    35h 50m
    ₺31,848–46,592

Madrid to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket₺7,999Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air Europa, Turkish Airlines, and Tunisair fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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