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 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ 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 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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 42h 59m and costs 25.000 ₺ - 42.000 ₺.

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 FlixBus, 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 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Spain to Istanbul bus arrive?

Spain to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich 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.

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

Book your Spain to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4375+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Spain to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or night 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)plane BCN - IST
6h 50m
₺5,102–14,369
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BCN - SAW
7h 13m
₺4,705–32,392
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
42h 59m
₺25,820–41,549
Drive 2,849.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Istanbulcar 2,849.1 km
28h 11m
₺24,127–34,850
Fly Valencia Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul (IST)plane VLC - IST
7h 7m
₺6,808–23,343
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
₺5,696–15,248
Fly Málaga Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)plane AGP - IST
7h 32m
₺6,122–15,184
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
₺4,799–48,271
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N728
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 2h
₺9,935–16,990
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Bucureştibus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 4h
₺9,068–11,472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
2d 7h

Spain to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

42h 59mAverage Duration

₺25,820Cheapest 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 via Munich in around 2d 2h.

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