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 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ 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 taxi which takes 8h 36m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

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 2722 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 which takes 2 days 4h and costs 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺ and takes 10h 15m.

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 9:50 PM in Santander and 11:50 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.

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

Book your Santander to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4492+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Istanbul by plane, taxi, car, car train, bus, or 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 Santander Airport to Istanbul, taxi
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST)SDR - IST
2. Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul
8h 36m
₺7,056–23,856
Bus via Sibiu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Sibiu
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Razgrad
3. Take the bus from Razgrad to Istanbul Otogari
2d 17h
₺5,355–11,922
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
₺25,455–72,435
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
₺6,981–10,506
Drive 3,270 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbul3,270 km
31h 56m
₺25,153–36,332
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Istanbul, taxi
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Istanbul (IST)BIO - IST
3. Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul
8h 52m
₺6,064–16,866
Fly Santander Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SDR - SAW
10h 15m
₺6,169–25,177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2d 10h
₺11,911–19,737

Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

19Weekly Planes

7h 29mAverage Duration

₺5,527Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,721.5 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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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