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 €70 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Italy is to bus and fly which takes 5h 29m 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 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 Meidling and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Italy?

The distance between Istanbul and Italy is 1263 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 via Elbasan which takes 28h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 bus via Elbasan which takes 28h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

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 9:08 AM in Istanbul and 7:08 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 15m to drive from Istanbul to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21554+ hotels available in Italy.

Istanbul to Italy - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Italy by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Naples Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
5h 57m
€94–221
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)SAW - FCO
6h 33m
€73–225
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
28h 37m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma TerminiFr
41h 56m
€213–371
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rome2,198 km
20h 15m
€338–488
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
6h 2m
€93–216
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)IST - BRI
5h 29m
€118–247
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)IST - FCO
6h 37m
€86–241
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)IST - CTA
6h 2m
€99–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1928
46h 56m
€122–255

Istanbul to Italy by bus

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46h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,262.8 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Termini via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 28h 37m. Alternatively, AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 3 times a day.

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