There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome by plane, bus, busferry, night train, 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.
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 1m€80–288Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 40mNight train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain 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
42h 20m€245–389Drive 2,198.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 26m€342–494Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m€91–229Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
- Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
38h 49m€155–157Night train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10h
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which costs €75 - €290 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Rome. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Istanbul, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Rome is 1474 km. The road distance is 2198.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul (State) to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €154 - €157 and takes 38h 49m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Rome, Italy?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052 via Esenler Otogar, Esenler Otogar, Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, and RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 in around 38h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–290
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- interjet.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport via Podgorica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–290
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–90
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +355 69 213 1213
- Travelbusel@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- Hak Bus
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110
- Website
- Hak Bus
- Phone
- 800 174 471
- Website
- Cotral S.p.A.
Bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- Cotral S.p.A.
- 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
Istanbul (State) to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
Rome is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 6:28 AM in Istanbul (State) and 5:28 AM in Rome.
Istanbul (State) to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Rome is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Rome.
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