How to get from Lisbon to Istanbul
- 3237 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 2 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
47h 46m
5 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€337
Cheapest
51h 06m
4 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€239
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Istanbul: bus, train, flight. The two cities are about 3237 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 2 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 29, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
3237 km
Lisbon to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lisbon Humberto Delgado → ZafrabusRegional connection·5h 57m
- 2Zafra → Madridtrain
Renfe·5h 36m - 3Madrid Barajas → Barcelonabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·7h 10m - 4Barcelona El Prat → London Lutonflight
Wizz Air UK·2h 20m - 5London Luton → Istanbul AirportflightWizz Air UK·4h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lisbon to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€126November 2026
€95Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeZafra-MadridBook →BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-BarcelonaBook →Wizz Air UKBarcelona El Prat-London Luton, London Luton-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid-Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles Midi-EindhovenBook →
RyanairEindhoven-London, London-IstanbulSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wizz Air UK, FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lisbon to Istanbul works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Lisbon to Zafra, about 5h 57m. Transfer in Zafra and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (5h 36m). Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Barcelona (7h 10m). Transfer in Barcelona and continue by Wizz Air UK flight on to London (2h 20m). Transfer in London and continue by Wizz Air UK flight on to Istanbul (4h 5m). In total it's roughly €239 over 51h 6m, 4 transfers.
Lisbon to Istanbul: common questions
Is there a bus from Lisbon to Istanbul?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Lisbon to Istanbul?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Istanbul from Lisbon?
About 3237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lisbon to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €148 to €485. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lisbon to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wizz Air UK, FlixBus, Ryanair.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Related links
Flying instead? Lisbon to Istanbul flight prices€53Other ways people search Lisbon to Istanbul
- how to get from Lisbon to Istanbul
- Lisbon to Istanbul travel time
- Lisbon to Istanbul distance
- cheapest way from Lisbon to Istanbul
- Lisbon to Istanbul flight time
- flights from Lisbon to Istanbul
- Lisbon Istanbul direct flights
- LIS to IST
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wizz Air UK
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 29 Sep 2026