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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.

How far is it from Spain to Istanbul?

The distance between Spain and Istanbul is 2279 km. The road distance is 2849.1 km.

How do I travel from Spain to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Spain to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 41h 59m and costs 25.000 ₺ - 40.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Spain to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Istanbul bus from?

Spain to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Barcelona station.

Bus or fly from Spain to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Spain to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 43h 30m.

Where does the Spain to Istanbul bus arrive?

Spain to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Spain to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Istanbul is 2849 km. It takes approximately 28h 11m to drive from Spain to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3030+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Spain to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Spain to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)plane BCN - IST
6h 50m
₺3,904–11,163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
41h 59m
₺25,318–40,028
Drive 2,849.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Istanbulcar 2,849.1 km
28h 11m
₺23,435–33,851
Fly Valencia Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul (IST)plane VLC - IST
7h 7m
₺5,703–14,259
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAD - IST
7h 15m
₺5,007–12,173
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BCN - SAW
7h 13m
₺4,117–11,184
Fly Málaga Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)plane AGP - IST
7h 32m
₺5,038–14,098
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAD - SAW
7h 58m
₺4,220–36,194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenlerbus
43h 30m
₺7,415–8,819
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Bucureştibus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 6h
₺5,828–12,547

Spain to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

41h 59mAverage Duration

₺25,318Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spain to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,278.9 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

Vueling Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Istanbul Esenler via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 43h 30m.

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