How to travel from San Sebastián to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between San Sebastián and İstanbul is around 2,696km (1,675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from San Sebastián to İstanbul by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → San Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost$370($370)
+ 4 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station and then to Istanbul Otogari.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$125($125)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Massy Tgv then Strasbourg and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$325($325)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to İstanbul by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $370.
The distance between San Sebastián and İstanbul is around 2,696km (1,675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,549km (1,584 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from San Sebastián and İstanbul by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx $370.
The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Sebastián and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Sebastián and İstanbul. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia Central Bus Station and Istanbul Otogari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.
Union Ivkoni, Georg, Yubim, MetroTurizm, Alpar Turizm, HIFE S.A., Dary Commerce, M-Bus, STRANDJA and TransEvren run regular bus services between San Sebastián and İstanbul. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from San Sebastián and İstanbul. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from San Sebastián to İstanbul. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from San Sebastián to İstanbul typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from San Sebastián and İstanbul. The distance is around 3,168km (1,969 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around $785.
Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) + 5 similar | 5h 30m | $370($370) | hourly | 2,703km (1,679 miles) |
| Fly | 5h 55m | $515($515) | hourly | 3,107km (1,931 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | $785($785) | hourly | 2,730km (1,696 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz, Fly | 5h 40m | $380($380) | 5 times a day | 2,696km (1,675 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz, Fly | 6hrs | $575($575) | 5 times a day | 2,985km (1,855 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, Fly | 7h 20m | $340($340) | hourly | 3,516km (2,185 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 2h | $125($125) | once daily | 3,281km (2,039 miles) |
| Bus via Zaragoza | 2 days 7h | $170($170) | once a week | 3,858km (2,397 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 11h | $325($325) | 3 times a week | 3,563km (2,214 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | $580($580) | on demand | 3,168km (1,969 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Sebastián and İstanbul
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Bus companies
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Alpar Turizm
Union Ivkoni
Georg
Train operators
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul