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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 34h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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 Istanbul via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 44m.

How far is it from Como to Istanbul?

The distance between Como and Istanbul is 1778 km. The road distance is 1954.5 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 bus which takes 31h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 do I catch the Como to Istanbul train from?

Como to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.

Bus or fly from Como to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Como to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 33m.

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 1h ahead of Como. It is currently 9:34 AM in Como and 10:34 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Como to Istanbul train arrive?

Como to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Como to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Istanbul is 1954 km. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Como to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4387+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
7h 3m
₺5,317–13,492
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
34h 23m
₺3,191–4,765
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Istanbulbus
31h 33m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
40h 44m
₺21,122–37,259
Drive 1,954.5 km
1. Drive from Como to Istanbulcar 1,954.5 km
18h 30m
₺16,390–23,674
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 35m
₺5,941–19,108
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
8h 45m
₺9,850–26,180
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 59m
₺8,353–35,203
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
9h 10m
₺7,568–20,775
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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 8m
₺6,484–11,427
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
37h 25m
₺11,161–25,926

Como to Istanbul by train and bus

1Weekly Services

37h 25mAverage Duration

₺11,161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,777.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiasso to Istanbul via Pristina in around 31h 33m.

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