There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Ancona by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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.
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
7h 46m€133–347Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
10h 52m€119–303Bus, bus and ferry, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
26h 14mNight 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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
41h 33m€217–374Drive 1,974.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Anconacar 1,974.8 km
19h 34m€316–456Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
9h 28m€130–479Fly Istanbul to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane IST - AOI
9h 5m€183–605Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane SAW - AOI
10h 50m€213–335Bus, bus and ferry via Pogradec
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
- Take the busferry from Tirana to Anconabusferry
31h 29mBus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
- Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Anconabusferry
46h 11m
Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ancona is to fly and train which costs €110 - €310 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ancona is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €130 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Ancona via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.
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 Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 33m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ancona is 1715 km. The road distance is 1974.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ancona without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 26h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Istanbul to Ancona, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ancona bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Ancona train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Ancona bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ancona, Italy?
Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) twice daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–420
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–550
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–220
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bari Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Ancona is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:06 PM in Istanbul and 10:06 PM in Ancona.
Istanbul to Ancona train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ancona is 1975 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Istanbul to Ancona.
There are 1772+ hotels available in Ancona.










