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 ₺ - 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 which takes 6h 56m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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 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 44h 26m and costs 18.000 ₺ - 33.000 ₺.

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 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 fly which takes 6h 56m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.

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 1h ahead of Santander. It is currently 9:09 PM in Santander and 10:09 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 4158+ 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
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST)plane SDR - IST
6h 56m
₺7,000–13,000
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
₺6,087–21,592
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
44h 26m
₺18,773–32,533
Drive 3,269.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbulcar 3,269.8 km
32h 12m
₺26,551–38,351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 4h
₺7,517–10,325
Bus via Braşov
1. Take the bus from Santander to Braşovbus
2. Take the bus from Brașov to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 17h
₺6,149–13,237
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
33h 28m
₺30,943–43,985

Santander to Istanbul by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

44h 26mAverage Duration

₺18,773Cheapest Price

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

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and five other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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