Madrid to Istanbul by flight + train + bus
This route from Madrid to Istanbul is not by plane the whole way: by train, bus, flight it takes about 43h 38m in total, run by Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines. A cheaper option we found is train + bus, at €330. The flight is still the quickest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainMadrid → Barcelona
Renfe AVE - 2busBarcelona → Munich
FlixBus - 3busMunich → ViennaFlixBus
- 4busVienna International → Brno-Tuřany AirportFlixBus
- 5flightBrno → Antalya
Turkish Airlines - 6flightAntalya → Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
flight or train + bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | €537 | 43h 38m | 5 transfers |
| train + bus | €330 | 62h 20m | 4 transfers |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Madrid to Istanbul by plane: common questions
How long does Madrid to Istanbul take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + train + bus together take about 43h 38m, 5 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Madrid to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €537. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Madrid to Istanbul?
Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the train + bus better?
The train + bus is cheaper at €330. The flight wins on journey time.
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