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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Italy is to fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Italy. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Termini via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Italy. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Italy?

The distance between Istanbul and Italy is 1511 km. The road distance is 2197 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Italy without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 27h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Istanbul to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Italy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Italy train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Italy?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 37h 34m.

Where does the Istanbul to Italy bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Italy?

Italy is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:14 PM in Istanbul and 11:14 AM in Italy.

Where does the Istanbul to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Italy is 2197 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21218+ hotels available in Italy.

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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Italy by plane, bus, busferry, train, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 54m
€112–302
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 24m
€80–308
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
27h 22m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain 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 Roma Terminitrain Fr
42h
€235–379
Drive 2,197 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,197 km
20h 26m
€395–571
Fly Istanbul Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€95–248
Fly Istanbul Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 49m
€101–276
Fly Istanbul Airport to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 46m
€117–327
Fly Istanbul Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
6h 26m
€108–278
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
27h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
3. Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FSbus
37h 34m
€155–165

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 1,511.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Termini via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075, ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FS, and Libia/Lago Tana in around 37h 34m.

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