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How to get fromIstanbul to Cesenaby plane, train, bus, night train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Cesena by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane IST - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain train
    7h 13m
    €90–242

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Riminibus bus
    30h 29m
    €135–177

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain train Ic
    41h 27m
    €212–346

  4. Drive 1,849.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Cesenacar car 1,849.3 km
    18h 22m
    €284–409

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane SAW - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain train
    7h 33m
    €115–324

  6. Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane IST - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain train
    9h 47m
    €107–315

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Cesenatrain train 89
    32h 40m
    €154–336

  8. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bologna Centralebus bus
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain train Ic
    33h 56m
    €128–151

Istanbul to Cesena by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€154Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cesena, Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Cesena via Kumanovo, Rimini, and Rimini in around 30h 29m.

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