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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 4.100 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 23m.

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 23m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Vicenza and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.

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 Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 9m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Istanbul?

The distance between Ferrara and Istanbul is 1558 km. The road distance is 1784.1 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 bus which takes 24h 48m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 Busitalia Simet S.p.A., 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 Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Vicenza Autostazione station.

What is the time difference between Ferrara and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Ferrara. It is currently 11:27 PM in Ferrara and 1:27 AM 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 37m to drive from Ferrara to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ferrara to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Ferrara to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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
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1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
6h 23m
₺4,136–11,553
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrara station to Vicenza Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
24h 48m
₺6,757–7,475
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 9m
₺16,016–25,654
Drive 1,784.1 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Istanbulcar 1,784.1 km
16h 37m
₺14,187–20,493
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
6h 31m
₺4,249–15,574
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
6h 57m
₺4,788–14,709
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
7h 5m
₺4,601–14,730
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
28h 27m
₺7,488–11,709
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferrara Piazzale della Stazione to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
33h 47m
₺5,537–8,806

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 41mAverage Duration

₺5,317Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ferrara to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,558.4 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Ferrara station to İstanbul Esenler via Vicenza Autostazione, Vicenza, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 24h 48m.

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