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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 23h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Yenikapi via Venezia Mestre, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 24m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Istanbul?

The distance between Ferrara and Istanbul is 1614 km. The road distance is 1784.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferrara to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 27m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Ferrara to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Istanbul bus from?

Ferrara to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Istanbul train from?

Ferrara to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.

Where does the Ferrara to Istanbul bus arrive?

Ferrara to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Ferrara and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Ferrara. It is currently 9:24 PM in Ferrara and 11:24 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Ferrara to Istanbul train arrive?

Ferrara to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Istanbul is 1784 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Ferrara to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ferrara to Istanbul?

Book your Ferrara to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ferrara to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ferrara to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or night train

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

Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BLQ - SAW
6h 30m
₺5,616–13,106
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VCE - SAW
7h 4m
₺4,900–11,989
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to PadovaFr
2. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
23h 27m
₺6,008–7,435
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ferrara to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
37h 22m
₺13,735–60,607
Drive 1,784.4 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Istanbul1,784.4 km
16h 27m
₺13,831–19,978
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara 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 5m
₺5,433–13,365
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)VCE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 40m
₺5,317–14,248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
33h 54m
₺5,469–8,638
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia MestreFr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien MeidlingRjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
38h 24m
₺15,910–25,108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrara to București, Autogara Militari1928
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
40h 5m
₺8,447–12,633

Ferrara to Istanbul by bus

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40h 5mAverage Duration

₺8,447Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,614.4 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ferrara to İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari in around 40h 5m.

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