How to Travel from
Barcelona to Istanbul
by Plane, Route or Car
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Barcelona, Spain → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Barcelona to Istanbul
Composite routes from Barcelona to Istanbul
Cheapest
27 h 27 min
Car
2926 km.
from $160
Fastest
3 h 35 min
Plane
Other
44 h 25 min
Train, Bus
2230 km.
from $486.14
45 h
2230 km.
from $230.89
2 d 1 h
2230 km.
from $154.76
41 h 9 min
Ferry
2230 km.
from $768.59
Navigate from Barcelona to Istanbul
Continue onto Carrer d'Aribau
50 m
Turn right onto Carrer de València
266 m
Turn right onto Carrer de Balmes
1 km 550 m
Turn left onto Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
163 m
Keep left onto Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
459 m
Keep right onto Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
453 m
Keep right onto Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
202 m
Keep right onto Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
5 km 671 m
Keep left and drive toward Girona per l'interior, Trinitat
5 km 747 m
Keep right onto C-33 and take AP-7 toward Girona, França
321 km 342 m
Keep left onto La Languedocienne and take A 9 toward Lyon, Marseille, Nîmes
53 km 67 m
Keep right onto A 54 and take A 54 toward Nîmes-Centre, Garons, Arles, Aix en Provence, Marseille
72 km 719 m
Keep right and take A 7 toward Nice, Toulon, Marseille, Aix en Provence
12 km 760 m
Keep left onto La Provençale and take A 8 toward Nice, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence
369 km 314 m
Keep left onto Autostrada dei Trafori and take A26, A7 toward ALESSANDRIA, MILANO
45 km 839 m
Keep right onto Diramazione Predosa-Bettole and take A7 toward MILANO
17 km 971 m
Keep left and take A7 toward MILANO
10 km 532 m
Keep right onto Autostrada dei Vini and take A26 toward PIACENZA, BRESCIA
149 km 189 m
Keep right and take A4 toward BRENNERO, VENEZIA
153 km 119 m
Keep right onto Tangenziale di Mestre and take A57 toward VENEZIA
26 km 55 m
Continue onto Tangenziale di Mestre and take A4 toward TRIESTE
132 km 839 m
Keep right and drive toward autoporto Fernetti, LUBIANA
3 km 300 m
Keep left onto A3
12 km 508 m
Keep left and take A1 toward Ljubljana, Postojna, Nova Gorica
66 km 590 m
Keep right onto A1 and take A1 toward Gradec, Maribor, Zagreb, Novo mesto, Ljubljana - zahod
9 km 764 m
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Zagreb, Novo mesto, Grosuplje
409 km 572 m
Keep right
1 km 878 m
Keep right
77 m
Turn left
31 m
Keep left
39 m
Turn right
94 km 507 m
Keep left and take A 1, 22 toward Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak
33 km 738 m
Keep left onto Обилазница око Београда and take A 1, A 4 toward Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš
215 km 666 m
Keep right and take A4 toward Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš
170 km 271 m
Keep right onto 8 and take А 1 toward Пловдив, Свиленград
10 km 728 m
Keep right onto 8 and take A 1 toward Пловдив, Свиленград
168 km 963 m
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
112 km 207 m
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
11 km 910 m
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
231 km 96 m
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
1 km 570 m
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
10 km 140 m
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
1 km 719 m
Keep left
46 m
Turn right
59 m
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
150 m
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
94 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$1,012.62
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,392.36
Train operators
Renfe Viajeros
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Trenitalia
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milan
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$101.26
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$88.60
ItaloTreno
Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$69.62
Trenitalia EuroCity
Train from Milan Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$139.24
OptimaExpress
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$255.64–$1,270.77
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$92.14
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
39h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$164.55
Citylines
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$41.77
Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97
Yubim
Bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$177.21
Bus from Barcelona to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
35h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
17h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$177.21
Kamil Koc
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Other operators
Grimaldi Lines
Other from Port de Barcelona to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 2 days 1h.
What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Istanbul (State)?
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Sofia and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 50m.
How far is it from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?
The distance between Barcelona and Istanbul (State) is 2308 km. The road distance is 2930.5 km.
How do I travel from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) without a car?
The best way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 45h 45m and costs $206.52 - $402.17 .
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Barcelona to Istanbul (State) bus from?
Barcelona to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Barcelona station.
Bus or fly from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?
The best way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 45h 50m.
Where does the Barcelona to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?
Barcelona to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Istanbul (State)?
Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 15:40 in Barcelona and 17:40 in Istanbul (State).
Can I drive from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Istanbul (State) is 2930 km. It takes approximately 27h 30m to drive from Barcelona to Istanbul (State).
Which airlines fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport?
Pegasus Airlines offers flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?
There are 4593+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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