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 €80 - €250 and takes 6h 34m.

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 - €290.

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 1055 km. The road distance is 2198.1 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 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 11m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €156 - €158 and takes 37h 43m.

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 2:37 PM in Istanbul and 1:37 PM 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 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21643+ 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 Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€129–287
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 34m
€80–249
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 24m
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 Roma Terminitrain
42h 16m
€240–389
Drive 2,198.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 25m
€345–498
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 41m
€107–297
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m
€112–252
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 44m
€106–266
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 14m
€90–229
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 Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
37h 43m
€156–158

Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Distance: 1,054.6 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines and Volotea fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once 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 Tiburtina FS # f15052, and Tiburtina F.s. in around 37h 43m.

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