What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Yenikapı Sahil via Sofia and Çatladıkapı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Madrid and Istanbul (State) is 2756 km. The road distance is 3407.8 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 45h 48m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Madrid to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Bus or fly from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Esenler Otogar, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Madrid to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Madrid to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 9:23 AM in Madrid and 11:23 AM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Istanbul (State) is 3408 km. It takes approximately 33h 55m to drive from Madrid to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4265+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Madrid to Istanbul (State) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, 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 to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAD - IST
7h 1m
₺4,535–9,635
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 MAD - SAW
7h 1m
₺3,635–9,135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
45h 48m
₺16,126–30,114
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
2d 6h
₺27,351–80,129
Drive 3,407.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Istanbulcar 3,407.8 km
33h 55m
₺27,174–39,251
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
46h 22m
₺13,102–31,344
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
2d 8h
₺8,037–11,455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 10h
₺7,067–8,837

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

33Weekly Planes

4h 51mAverage Duration

₺4,922Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State).

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Distance: 2,756.4 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Istanbul (State), 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 Aksaray via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Esenler Otogar in around 2d 8h.

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