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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ancona is to bus which costs €130 - €160 and takes 30h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ancona is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 12m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Ancona via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Ancona?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ancona via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 28m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ancona?

The distance between Istanbul and Ancona is 1346 km. The road distance is 1973.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ancona without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Istanbul to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ancona bus from?

Istanbul to Ancona bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ancona train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Ancona bus arrive?

Istanbul to Ancona bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ancona?

Ancona is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:37 PM in Istanbul and 6:37 PM in Ancona.

Where does the Istanbul to Ancona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Ancona?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ancona is 1974 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Ancona.

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Ancona.

Istanbul to Ancona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Ancona by bus, plane, train, night 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)IST - AOI
10h 5m
€135–279
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)SAW - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ancona
11h 18m
€88–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to AnconaFr
27h 29m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to AnconaFr
41h 28m
€222–366
Drive 1,973.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Ancona1,973.6 km
19h 24m
€308–445
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
8h 12m
€123–358
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)IST - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ancona
11h 20m
€106–349
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
10h 7m
€122–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Ancona
30h 46m
€133–155
Bus via Shkodër
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Ancona
44h 25m

Istanbul (IST) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 48mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,345.9 km
Duration: 10h 5m

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