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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to bus which costs 7.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Santander to Istanbul?

The distance between Santander and Istanbul is 2716 km. The road distance is 3270 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs 12.000 ₺ - 38.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Santander to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Istanbul bus from?

Santander to Istanbul bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs 7.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺ and takes 8h.

Where does the Santander to Istanbul bus arrive?

Santander to Istanbul bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Santander. It is currently 6:00 PM in Santander and 8:00 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Santander to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Istanbul is 3270 km. It takes approximately 31h 56m to drive from Santander to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4349+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Santander to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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 to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST)SDR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 26m
₺6,285–18,933
Bus via Braşov
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Braşov
2. Take the bus from Brașov to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 17h
₺5,680–12,219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Salzburg HauptbahnhofNj
4. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2d 4h
₺12,831–37,538
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
2d 4h
₺7,490–9,963
Drive 3,270 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbul3,270 km
31h 56m
₺25,353–36,620
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SDR - SAW
8h
₺6,132–26,087
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 4h
₺25,568–77,599

Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

20Weekly Planes

7h 3mAverage Duration

₺5,591Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,715.8 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Istanbul Esenler via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily.

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