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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 10.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

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 and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Padova and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Santander to Istanbul?

The distance between Santander and Istanbul is 2713 km. The road distance is 3269.8 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 47h 26m and costs 17.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 Tabita Tour, depart from Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Santander to Istanbul bus arrive?

Santander to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Santander. It is currently 5:35 PM in Santander and 6:35 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Santander to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Istanbul is 3270 km. It takes approximately 32h 12m to drive from Santander to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4240+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Santander to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, night train, 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 Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST)plane SDR - IST
6h 56m
₺7,517–22,917
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SDR - SAW
7h 59m
₺7,333–23,672
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
47h 26m
₺17,213–27,395
Drive 3,269.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbulcar 3,269.8 km
32h 12m
₺27,390–39,562
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 2h
₺12,457–13,755
Bus via Chamonix
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 6h
₺11,632–16,770
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Sibiubus
2. Take the night train from Sibiu to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 15h
₺10,409–12,971
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
42h 28m
₺33,245–47,799

Santander to Istanbul by bus, foot, subway, and train

1Weekly Services

47h 26mAverage Duration

₺17,213Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,712.5 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Vueling Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Istanbul Esenler via Padova and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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