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33 h 2 min
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Six ways to Travel from Madrid to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (3 516 km)
33 h 2 min
3516 km.
from $193
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Train, bus via Aix-en-Provence, Train, bus via Aix-en-Provence
2 d 3 h 22 min
2736 km.
from $303.93
Train, Bus
2 d 3 h 55 min
2736 km.
from $315.20
Bus
2 d 10 h 30 min
2736 km.
from $220.35
Bus via Sibiu
2 d 20 h 55 min
2736 km.
from $224.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,518.93

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$822.76

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,139.20

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$1,012.62

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
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)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$92.14

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$202.52

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$40.50

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Sibiu
Ave. Duration:
2d
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Aix-en-Provence, Gare SNCF to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Twice 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 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Razgrad to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$41.77

Omega Group

Phone:
+359 878 155 116
Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
Bus from Sibiu to Razgrad
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Huntur

Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$43.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h and costs $130.43 - $315.22 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Sofia and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

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

The distance between Madrid and Istanbul (State) is 2756 km. The road distance is 3516.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus via Aix-en-Provence which takes 2 days 3h and costs $228.26 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

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

Madrid to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Bus or fly from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Madrid to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $103.26 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

Madrid to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 11:40 in Madrid and 13:40 in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Madrid to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Istanbul (State) is 3516 km. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from Madrid to Istanbul (State).

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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