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 - €230 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 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 Instabul and arriving at Termini via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Durrës and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Italy?

The distance between Istanbul and Italy is 1260 km. The road distance is 2199.3 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 which takes 26h 15m 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 Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul 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 €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 36h 37m.

Where does the Istanbul to Italy bus arrive?

Istanbul to Italy bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:32 PM in Istanbul and 3:32 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 2199 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 10516+ 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, night train, 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 41m
€108–217
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m
€85–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
26h 15m
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
41h 47m
€259–411
Drive 2,199.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,199.3 km
20h 28m
€341–492
Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€123–283
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 51m
€105–278
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€96–228
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
6h 10m
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo Done Bozhinovbus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Roma Terminibus
36h 37m
€150–164

Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 21mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,260 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Roma Termini via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Kumanovo in around 36h 37m.

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