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Nine ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Valladolid
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,210.17

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Istanbul to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,528.63

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,146.47
Plane from Istanbul to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,401.25

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,019.09
Plane from Istanbul to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$152.86
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$152.86
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.49–$54.78
Train from Valladolid to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$48.41–$70.06
Train from Valladolid to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$48.41

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.85–$70.06

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Train from Valladolid to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$191.08

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.72

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$216.56

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Sibiu to Méndez
Ave. Duration:
2d
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$178.34

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Marseille,
Ave. Duration:
28h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$121.02–$178.34
Bus from Sofia to Estación
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$191.08

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75

Omega Group

Phone:
+359 878 155 116
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
Bus from Razgrad to Sibiu
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$53.50

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
21h 13m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$171.28

Ruse Bus

Phone:
+359 82 82 81 51
Website:
avtogararuse.org/index.cgi
Bus from Burgas to Razgrad
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$19.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid is to bus which costs $141.30 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Madrid?

Yes, there are direct flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Madrid; these take 4h 15m and cost $103.26 - $423.91 .

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Madrid is 2714 km. The road distance is 3497.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 37m and costs $217.39 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid, including transfers.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

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

Madrid is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 23:10 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 21:10 in Madrid.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid is 3498 km. It takes approximately 33h to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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