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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Apulia is to bus and car ferry which costs €80 - €180 and takes 29h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Apulia is to fly and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Apulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Bari Porto via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Apulia?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Bari Centrale via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Apulia?

The distance between Istanbul and Apulia is 1091 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Apulia without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Pogradec which takes 21h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Istanbul to Apulia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Apulia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Apulia train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Apulia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Apulia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Apulia?

Apulia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:29 PM in Istanbul and 4:29 PM in Apulia.

Where does the Istanbul to Apulia train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Apulia?

There are 4428+ hotels available in Apulia.

Istanbul to Apulia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Apulia by plane, bus, busferry, night train, train, car, or car ferry

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 Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Altamura Via Materabus
6h 52m
€104–308
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
29h 8m
€82–179
Bus, bus and ferry via Pogradec
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
21h 36m
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 Bari Centraletrain Fr
45h 55m
€299–497
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Baricar
18h 24m
€218–318
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Caserta to Foggiatrain
9h 45m
€129–341
Fly Istanbul to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane IST - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
11h 16m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SAW - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
11h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkodër to Port of Baribusferry
27h 13m

Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Apulia.

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Distance: 1,090.6 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Apulia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Apulia. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Altamura Via Matera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Bari Porto via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, and Elbasan in around 21h 36m.

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