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How to Travel from

Bilbao to Istanbul

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$417.71
Plane from Parayas Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$594.92

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Parayas Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$607.57

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$506.31
Plane from Parayas Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$46.83
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
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
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$92.14

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$22.78

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
40h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Sibiu
Ave. Duration:
43h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$202.52

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
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
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

Kamil Koc

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

Omega Group

Phone:
+359 878 155 116
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
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$44.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs $103.26 - $184.78 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Bilbao to Istanbul?

The distance between Bilbao and Istanbul is 2653 km. The road distance is 3263.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $108.70 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Bilbao to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Istanbul bus from?

Bilbao to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Bilbao to Istanbul bus arrive?

Bilbao to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 10:59 in Bilbao and 12:59 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Istanbul is 3263 km. It takes approximately 30h 30m to drive from Bilbao to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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