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

The cheapest way to get from Imola to Istanbul is to bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 27h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imola to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Imola and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Imola to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Carducci - Savonarola and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Imola and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Imola to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Imola and arriving at Yenikapi via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 24m.

How far is it from Imola to Istanbul?

The distance between Imola and Istanbul is 1551 km. The road distance is 1860.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Imola to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 37m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Imola to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imola to Istanbul bus from?

Imola to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, depart from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre station.

Where do I catch the Imola to Istanbul train from?

Imola to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Bus or fly from Imola to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Imola to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 27h 54m.

Where does the Imola to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Imola and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Imola. It is currently 3:30 AM in Imola and 5:30 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Imola to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Imola to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Imola to Istanbul is 1860 km. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Imola to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4384+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Imola to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, 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.

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
6h 20m
₺5,198–13,298
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
8h 5m
₺5,121–15,021
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
25h 37m
₺6,771–11,121
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Imola to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
37h 39m
₺14,634–61,761
Drive 1,860.4 km
1. Drive from Imola to Istanbulcar 1,860.4 km
17h 17m
₺14,634–21,138
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 54m
₺6,573–7,088
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 43m
₺5,732–9,116
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Imola to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus
37h 1m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale 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
39h 24m
₺16,449–25,966

Imola to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

27h 54mAverage Duration

₺6,573Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,550.9 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carducci - Savonarola to İstanbul Esenler via Bologna Autostazione, Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 27h 54m.

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