What is the cheapest way to get from Spain to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 3.700 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Spain to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Spain to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Yenikapı Sahil via Sofia and Çatladıkapı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.

How far is it from Spain to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Spain and Istanbul (State) is 2279 km. The road distance is 2848.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 42h 36m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Spain to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Spain to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Istanbul (State) bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Spain to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Spain to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h and costs 3.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 43h 39m.

Where does the Spain to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Spain to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Spain to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Istanbul (State) is 2849 km. It takes approximately 28h 10m to drive from Spain to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Spain to Istanbul (State) - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Spain to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)plane BCN - IST
7h
₺3,853–11,253
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
6h 35m
₺3,753–11,253
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
42h 36m
₺10,433–24,273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Barcelona to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
2d
₺22,565–73,360
Drive 2,848.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Istanbulcar 2,848.9 km
28h 10m
₺22,525–32,536
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
₺4,670–11,205
Fly Valencia Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul (IST)plane VLC - IST
7h 17m
₺3,994–13,247
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 16m
₺4,070–10,205
Fly Málaga Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)plane AGP - IST
7h 32m
₺5,090–14,090
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
43h 9m
₺12,933–27,933
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
43h 39m
₺7,154–8,489
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
2d 2h
₺5,933–8,833

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

32Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

₺3,419Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spain to Istanbul (State).

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Distance: 2,278.9 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Spain and Istanbul (State), 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 Yenikapı Sahil via Sofia, Istanbul Esenler, and Çatladıkapı in around 43h 39m.

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