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 €65 - €230 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 €110 - €250.

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 28h 40m.

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 41h 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Italy?

The distance between Istanbul and Italy is 1260 km. The road distance is 2198 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 28h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 39m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €170 and takes 37h 37m.

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 2:50 AM in Istanbul and 12:50 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 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21428+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Italy by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Naples Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 39m
€94–218
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
€68–228
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
28h 23m
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 Fr
41h 50m
€208–371
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198 km
20h 28m
€343–495
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m
€85–220
Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€115–246
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€91–210
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 44m
€99–268
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
28h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Roma Terminibus
37h 37m
€145–165

Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Italy.

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Distance: 1,259.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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 Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Roma Termini via Sofia and Kumanovo in around 37h 37m.

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