What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which costs €55 - €220 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Rome?

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 29h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Rome?

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 41h 54m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Rome?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Rome is 1474 km. The road distance is 2198 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Rome bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Rome train from?

Istanbul (State) to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Rome?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 38h 55m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Rome bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Rome?

Rome is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 12:40 AM in Istanbul (State) and 10:40 PM in Rome.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Rome train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Rome is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21436+ hotels available in Rome.

Istanbul (State) to Rome - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome by plane, bus, busferry, night train, train, or car

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Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
5h 57m
€56–218
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
29h 43m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain Fr
41h 54m
€208–371
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198 km
20h 28m
€340–491
Fly from Istanbul
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 4m
€90–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Roma Terminibus
38h 55m
€146–173
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10h

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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Distance: 1,474.5 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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 Termini via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 38h 55m.

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Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre

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Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini

Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini

Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec

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Busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

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Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station

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