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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 6h 50m.

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 30m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Tirana, Korçë and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 27m.

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

The distance between Barcelona and Istanbul (State) is 2278 km. The road distance is 2848 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 42h 23m and costs 24.000 ₺ - 38.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 Pati Travel, depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 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 50m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 44h 27m.

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

Barcelona to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Pati Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

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

Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 8:33 AM in Barcelona and 9:33 AM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Barcelona to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Istanbul (State) is 2848 km. It takes approximately 28h 13m to drive from Barcelona to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4298+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Barcelona to Istanbul (State) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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Fly to Istanbul
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)plane BCN - IST
6h 50m
₺5,180–15,295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
42h 23m
₺24,253–37,451
Drive 2,848 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Istanbulcar 2,848 km
28h 13m
₺25,627–37,016
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BCN - SAW
6h 30m
₺6,638–20,253
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Korçëbus
3. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
44h 27m
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Bucureştibus
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 4h
₺8,906–11,618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 9h
₺16,234–24,299

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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3h 37mAverage Duration

₺4,180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,277.9 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to İskenderpaşa via Tirana, Korçë, Istanbul, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 44h 27m.

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