Istanbul to Madrid by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Madrid by train takes about 62h 06m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, Renfe AVE. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 15m.
Recommended route
$446
62h 06m·4 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 → NiceFlixBus
- 4busNice → BarcelonaFlixBus
- 5trainBarcelona → Madrid
Renfe AVE
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $446 | 62h 06m | 4 transfers |
| Recommended | $127 | 4h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Madrid by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Madrid take by train?
About 62h 06m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Madrid?
The best price in our latest check was $446. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Madrid?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, Renfe AVE. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 4h 15m. It is cheaper too, at $128.
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