How to travel from Seville to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Seville and İstanbul is around 3,143km (1,953 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Seville to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Seville if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time5h 20m
- Typical cost$460($460)
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Istanbul Otogari.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$455($455)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv then Karlsruhe Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$450($450)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seville and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seville to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $145 and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $460.
The distance between Seville and İstanbul is around 3,143km (1,953 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,019km (1,876 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Seville and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seville to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx $460.
The cheapest way to travel between Seville and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Seville and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seville and İstanbul. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seville to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia and Istanbul Otogari. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.
Georg, MetroTurizm and Alpar Turizm run regular bus services between Seville and İstanbul. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Seville and İstanbul. Flights depart from Sevilla (SVQ) and arrive at Istanbul (IST) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 5h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Seville to İstanbul. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Seville to İstanbul typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Sevilla (SVQ) 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 Seville and İstanbul. The distance is around 3,915km (2,433 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seville to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around $460.
Compare travel optionsbetween Seville and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6h 15m | $460($460) | every 20 mins | 3,143km (1,953 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 7h 30m | $435($435) | every 20 mins | 4,128km (2,565 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 15m | $450($450) | every 3 hours | 3,234km (2,010 miles) |
| Train to La Parra, Fly | 7h 20m | $450($450) | every 4 hours | 3,849km (2,392 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 14h | $455($455) | 3 times a week | 4,168km (2,590 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 17h | $450($450) | 3 times a week | 4,543km (2,823 miles) |
| Train to Zaragoza-Delicias, bus | 1 day 21h | $470($470) | twice a week | 5,643km (3,507 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 17h | $165($165) | twice a week | 4,353km (2,705 miles) |
| Bus to Plovdiv, Train | 2 days 21h | $145($145) | once a week | 4,490km (2,790 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | $715($715) | on demand | 3,915km (2,433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seville and İstanbul
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Luks Istanbul
Georg
MetroTurizm
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
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