Istanbul to Madrid by bus + train
This route from Istanbul to Madrid is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 57h 20m in total, run by FlixBus, Renfe, Renfe AVE. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 15m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Sofia
FlixBus - 2busSofia → Munich centralFlixBus
- 3busMunich central → Lyon Saint-ExupéryFlixBus
- 4trainLyon → Barcelona
Renfe - 5trainBarcelona → MadridRenfe AVE
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €453 | 57h 20m | 4 transfers |
| flight | €159 | 4h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Madrid by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Madrid take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 57h 20m, 4 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Madrid?
The best price in our latest check was €453. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Madrid?
FlixBus, Renfe, Renfe AVE. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 4h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €159.
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