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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cortona is to fly and train which costs €70 - €230 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cortona is to fly and train which takes 8h 56m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cortona?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at S.P.71 Le Piagge N.C. 30 via Kumanovo and Stazione Fs Lato Via Pdf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cortona?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 41m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cortona?

The distance between Istanbul and Cortona is 1624 km. The road distance is 2022.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cortona without a car is to bus which takes 32h 25m and costs €130 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Istanbul to Cortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cortona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cortona train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Cortona bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cortona?

Cortona is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:18 PM in Istanbul and 9:18 PM in Cortona.

Where does the Istanbul to Cortona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cortona is 2023 km. It takes approximately 19h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Cortona.

Where can I stay near Cortona?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Cortona.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cortona 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 Florence Peretola Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane IST - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
10h 16m
€119–315
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)plane SAW - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
9h 54m
€73–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Arezzobus
32h 25m
€135–158
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 Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
42h 41m
€226–348
Drive 2,022.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cortonacar 2,022.8 km
19h 6m
€309–446
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
8h 56m
€94–263
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
9h 39m
€105–207
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
9h 17m
€120–357
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
11h 8m
€121–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Firenze Autostazionebus
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
35h 55m
€131–142

Istanbul to Cortona by bus and train

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35h 55mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,624.1 km
Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to S.P.71 Le Piagge N.C. 30 via Kumanovo and Stazione Fs Lato Via Pdf in around 32h 25m.

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