What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Istanbul is to train and bus via Sofia which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 36h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Como to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

How far is it from Como to Istanbul?

The distance between Como and Istanbul is 1780 km. The road distance is 1953.1 km.

How do I travel from Como to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 7m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Como to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Como to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Istanbul bus from?

Como to Istanbul bus services, operated by Sharr Travel, depart from Chiasso station.

Where does the Como to Istanbul bus arrive?

Como to Istanbul bus services, operated by Sharr Travel, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Como and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Como. It is currently 2:06 PM in Como and 4:06 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Como to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Istanbul is 1953 km. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Como to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4451+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Como to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Como to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Istanbul, bus
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1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 46m
₺4,041–11,923
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Ec
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vicenzatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
26h 7m
₺7,738–13,001
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Como to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
38h 52m
₺15,250–62,794
Drive 1,953.1 km
1. Drive from Como to Istanbulcar 1,953.1 km
18h 30m
₺15,206–21,963
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
7h 37m
₺4,861–14,872
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
8h 58m
₺5,967–23,725
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 34m
₺8,284–17,984
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 16m
₺5,488–16,311
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
26h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Lindaubus 456
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
35h 40m
₺5,654–9,436
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 18m
₺5,419–8,636

Como to Istanbul by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

35h 40mAverage Duration

₺5,654Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Como to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,779.8 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Chiasso to Esenler Otogar via Pristina in around 26h 58m.

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