There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Venice by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
6h 9m€98–256Bus via Esenler Otogar
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
28h 57m€67–128Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazione
26h 50m€136–178Night train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Graz HbfIc
- Take the train from Graz Hbf to Venezia S. LuciaRjx
38h 33m€159–215Drive 1,690.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Venice1,690.2 km
15h 47m€261–377Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)SAW - VCE
5h 49m€90–252Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
8h 21m€110–275Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazione
33h 33m€125–206
Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Venice is to bus via Esenler Otogar which costs €65 - €130 and takes 28h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Venice is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Venice. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı Sahil and arriving at Venezia via Istanbul Esenler, Sofia and Stazione MESTRE FS C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Venice. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 33m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Venice is 1460 km. The road distance is 1690.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Venice without a car is to bus which takes 26h 50m and costs €130 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Istanbul (State) to Venice, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Venice bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul (State) to Venice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Venice is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 26h 50m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Venice, Italy?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yenikapı Sahil to Venezia via Çatladıkapı, Istanbul Esenler, Sofia, Venezia, Viale Stazione, and Stazione MESTRE FS C3 in around 26h 50m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–210
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–280
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–24
- 1st Class
- €23–30
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–65
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Graz Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €65–100
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–28
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul (State) to Venice bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.
Venice is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 7:32 PM in Istanbul (State) and 5:32 PM in Venice.
Istanbul (State) to Venice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Venice is 1690 km. It takes approximately 15h 47m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Venice.
There are 5354+ hotels available in Venice.