Istanbul to Barcelona by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Barcelona by train takes about 61h 45m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 40m.
Recommended route
$391
61h 45m·2 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busPlovdiv → Munich central
FlixBus - 3busMunich central → BarcelonaFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $391 | 61h 45m | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $178 | 3h 40m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Barcelona by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Barcelona take by train?
About 61h 45m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Barcelona?
The best price in our latest check was $391. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Barcelona?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 40m. It is cheaper too, at $235.
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