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 €95 - €250 and takes 6h 9m.

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 11m and costs €120 - €310.

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 16m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Italy?

The distance between Istanbul and Italy is 1262 km. The road distance is 2197.2 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 41m 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 41m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 37h 32m.

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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:13 AM in Istanbul and 10:13 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 31m to drive from Istanbul to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21340+ hotels available in Italy.

Istanbul to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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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 to Naples Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 41m
€117–327
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
€75–358
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
42h 16m
€240–359
Drive 2,197.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,197.2 km
20h 31m
€355–512
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m
€102–302
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 9m
€95–248
Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€129–305
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 39m
€101–286
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 32m
€155–165

Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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Distance: 1,262 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) twice daily. 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 32m.

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