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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cesena is to bus and train via Sofia which costs €120 - €150 and takes 33h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cesena is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Cesena via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 35m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cesena?

The distance between Istanbul and Cesena is 1594 km. The road distance is 1850.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cesena without a car is to bus which takes 30h 28m and costs €130 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Istanbul to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cesena train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cesena?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cesena is to bus which takes 30h 28m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €300 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cesena?

Cesena is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:28 AM in Istanbul and 6:28 AM in Cesena.

Where does the Istanbul to Cesena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cesena?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cesena is 1850 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Cesena.

Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 565+ hotels available in Cesena.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cesena by plane, train, bus, 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
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 15m
€107–296
Fly Istanbul to Federico Fellini Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane IST - RMI
9h 15m
€60–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Riminibus
30h 28m
€133–207
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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
40h 35m
€212–351
Drive 1,850.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cesenacar 1,850.5 km
18h 23m
€289–417
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 SAW - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 40m
€138–1,340
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 57m
€121–373
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
9h 23m
€99–522
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Cesenatrain 89
32h 40m
€192–393
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain Ic
33h 58m
€127–145

Istanbul to Cesena by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

32h 40mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,594.1 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 28m. Alternatively, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) twice daily.

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