There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome by plane, bus, 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)SAW - FCO
5h 56m€76–246Bus via Elbasan
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
- Take the bus from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
29h 43mNight train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma TerminiFr
41h 56m€213–371Drive 2,198 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Rome2,198 km
20h 15m€338–488Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)IST - FCO
6h 22m€86–240Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
7h 30m€115–270Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1928
47h 43m€121–256Night train, bus
- Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Termini
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 - €250 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €75 - €250.
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.
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 Meidling and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Rome is 1474 km. The road distance is 2198 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rome without a car is to bus via Elbasan which takes 29h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 5h 56m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Elbasan, which costs and takes 29h 43m.
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 bus from İskenderpaşa to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, and Elbasan in around 29h 43m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–200
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–230
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–95
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Wien Meidling to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €90–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- 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
Bus from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–190
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 5:40 AM in Istanbul (State) and 3:40 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 15m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Rome.
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