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 which takes 7h 53m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

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 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 which takes 2 days 4h and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺ and takes 7h 53m.

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 3:05 AM in Santander and 5:05 AM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4451+ 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, car, car train, 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 to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST)plane SDR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 3m
₺6,791–24,898
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 53m
₺6,395–27,451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
2d 4h
₺6,807–10,340
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
2d 4h
₺25,908–78,189
Drive 3,269.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbulcar 3,269.8 km
32h 12m
₺25,709–37,135
Bus via Istanbul Esenler
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 4h
₺7,570–9,891
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofiabus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2d 10h
₺11,886–20,756
Bus, train
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 train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2d 10h
₺6,983–12,485

Santander to Istanbul by bus

3Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

₺6,807Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,715.8 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

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. Alternatively, Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily.

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