There are 9 ways to get from Constantinople to Rome by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 11m€88–206Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 31m€53–216Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
- Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
29h 42m€198–263Night train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
41h 51m€254–361Drive 2,201.6 km
- Drive from Constantinople to Romecar 2,201.6 km
20h 31m€343–495Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 25m€135–260Bus, bus and ferry via Larissa
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
29h 56mBus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
- Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Termoli Terminal Busbusferry
- Take the bus from Termoli to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 552
47h 38mNight train, bus
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10h
Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Constantinople to Rome is to fly which costs €50 - €220 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Constantinople to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Constantinople to Rome. However, there are services departing from Eminönü and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Istanbul, Larisa and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Constantinople to Rome. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 51m.
The distance between Constantinople and Rome is 1449 km. The road distance is 2201.6 km.
The best way to get from Constantinople to Rome without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 42m and costs €190 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Constantinople to Rome, including transfers.
Constantinople to Rome bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
Constantinople to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Constantinople to Rome bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Larissa station.
What companies run services between Constantinople, Turkey and Rome, Italy?
Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
- Website
- interjet.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport via Podgorica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €65–85
- Smart Flex
- €70–90
Train from Napoli to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–55
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–95
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €90–140
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70–95
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- +30694 051 4160
- metroeurotirane@hotmail.com
- Website
- metroeuro.travel
Bus from Larisa to Elbasan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- metroeuro.travel
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +355697580270
- Website
- mabaviaggi.com
Busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Termoli Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- viaggipullmanalbania.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Termoli to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0874 64744
- info@atm-molise.it
- Website
- atm-molise.it
Bus from Termoli to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- atm-molise.it
- Phone
- 0040374557200
- Website
- romfour.com
Bus from Bucharest to Rome, Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Constantinople to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Constantinople to Rome is 2202 km. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Constantinople to Rome.
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