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

The cheapest way to get from Empoli to Istanbul is to bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 6.700 ₺ and takes 28h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Empoli to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Empoli and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Empoli to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Empoli and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.

How far is it from Empoli to Istanbul?

The distance between Empoli and Istanbul is 1594 km. The road distance is 1944 km.

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

The best way to get from Empoli to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 51m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Empoli to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Empoli to Istanbul bus from?

Empoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Empoli to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Empoli to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 6.700 ₺ and takes 28h 50m.

Where does the Empoli to Istanbul bus arrive?

Empoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Empoli and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Empoli. It is currently 8:32 AM in Empoli and 10:32 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Empoli to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Empoli to Istanbul is 1944 km. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Empoli to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4499+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Empoli to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, 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 Florence Peretola Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)FLR - SAW
8h 54m
₺7,460–15,468
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Empoli to Pisa Centrale
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul (IST)PSA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 22m
₺5,607–14,794
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to PadovaFr
2. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
25h 51m
₺8,262–10,162
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Empoli to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
38h 51m
₺14,992–62,322
Drive 1,944 km
1. Drive from Empoli to Istanbul1,944 km
17h 56m
₺14,957–21,604
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Istanbul (IST)FLR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 21m
₺7,077–19,667
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)BLQ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 54m
₺6,902–19,932
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BLQ - SAW
7h 23m
₺7,085–14,733
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
28h 50m
₺6,503–6,696
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Pristina
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogar
35h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
37h 43m
₺6,743–9,812

Empoli to Istanbul by bus

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28h 50mAverage Duration

₺6,503Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,594.5 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Empoli, Tuscany, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

ITA Airways, Pegasus Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empoli to İstanbul Esenler via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 28h 50m.

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