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Trip Overview

The average bus between Milan and Istanbul takes 2d 2h and the fastest bus takes 44h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Milan to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 2h
Duration
1,996 km
Distance
₺5,544
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Milan to Istanbul bus times

Buses run twice a week between Milan and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Milan is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Beograd, Autobuska stanica and take an average of 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    FudeksKamil Koç44h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    FudeksLuks Yonca2d 8h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,996.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 2h

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Belgrade bus station in around 31h 35m.

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