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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alicante to Istanbul

Composite routes from Alicante to Istanbul

Cheapest
32 h 14 min
Car
3455 km.
from $190
Fastest
4 h 7 min
Plane
Other
2 d 5 h
2524 km.
from $232.83
9 h 29 min
Train, Plane
2523 km.
from $254.24
2 d 6 h 24 min
Train, Bus
2524 km.
from $411.17
2 d 14 h 22 min
Bus, Train
2523 km.
from $160.47
2 d 17 h 23 min
2524 km.
from $219.50

Transport providers

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

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

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

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Alicante Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
47h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$202.52

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Alicante to Bucureşti
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87

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 Alicante to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
43h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
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
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Airlines

Air Algérie

Website:
airalgerie.dz/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$379.73

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Valencia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$405.05

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$544.28
Plane from Valencia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,392.36

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Valencia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$392.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Istanbul is to fly which costs $65.22 - $228.26 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct flight between Alicante and Istanbul?

There are no direct flights between Alicante and Istanbul. The fastest has 1 change and takes 8h 40m and costs $184.78 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Alicante to Istanbul?

The distance between Alicante and Istanbul is 2567 km. The road distance is 3438.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Alicante to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Istanbul bus from?

Alicante to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Alicante station.

Bus or fly from Alicante to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Alicante to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $184.78 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Alicante to Istanbul bus arrive?

Alicante to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Alicante. It is currently 23:21 in Alicante and 01:21 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Alicante to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Istanbul is 3439 km. It takes approximately 32h 19m to drive from Alicante 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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