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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to bus via Istanbul Esenler 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 6.500 ₺ - 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 Büyük Otogari via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. 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 44h 57m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 32.000 ₺.

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 fly which takes 7h 58m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 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 2h ahead of Santander. It is currently 9:20 PM in Santander and 11:20 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?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4544+ 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
₺6,764–23,195
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 to Stuttgart HbfIce / ...
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf62 / ...
5. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
44h 57m
₺12,678–31,456
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
₺25,665–77,838
Drive 3,270 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbul3,270 km
31h 56m
₺25,522–36,865
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SDR - SAW
7h 58m
₺7,315–22,325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
2d 4h
₺6,805–10,338
Bus via Istanbul Esenler
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
₺7,505–9,838

Santander to Istanbul by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

44h 57mAverage Duration

₺12,678Cheapest Price

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

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

Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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