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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Málaga by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane IST - AGP
    8h 8m
    €113–294

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    2d 1h

  3. Drive  3,760.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Málagacar car 3,760.2 km
    38h 3m
    €582–841

  4. Night train, train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    2d 10h
    €317–537

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lviv to Málagabus bus
    3d
    €257–375

  6. Night train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Malagabus bus
    3d 1h
    €160–249

  7. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Malaga Eeaabus bus
    3d 2h
    €401–613

Istanbul to Málaga by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket€401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,950.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Málaga, Spain?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Málaga via Lviv in around 3d.

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