There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Modena by plane, bus, 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 to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
4h 10m€120–609Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia to Bologna Centrale
38h 38m€112–377Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovo
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bologna Centrale
- Take the bus from Bologna - Autostazione to Modena - Autostazione
29h 30m€135–159Night train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna CentraleFr
40h 24m€206–571Drive 1,856.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Modena1,856.6 km
17h 26m€290–419Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
6h 4m€133–635Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centrale89
32h 38m€126–512
Istanbul to Modena by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to train and bus which costs €110 - €380 and takes 38h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €120 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Modena. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Modena - Autostazione via Kumanovo and Bologna - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Modena. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Modena via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 24m.
The distance between Istanbul and Modena is 1545 km. The road distance is 1856.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Modena without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs €130 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Istanbul to Modena, including transfers.
Istanbul to Modena bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Modena train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €120 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €160 and takes 29h 30m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Modena, Italy?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Modena - Autostazione via Kumanovo and Bologna - Autostazione in around 29h 30m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–95
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €20–28
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Kumanovo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Kumanovo to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110
- Schedules at
- hakbus.org
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Bologna - Autostazione to Modena - Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.leonettiroma.it/
- Phone
- +359 2 980 56 58
- info@mm-travel.bg
- Website
- mm-travel.bg
Bus from Sofia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €95
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- mm-travel.bg
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Modena bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Kumanovo station.
Modena is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:07 PM in Istanbul and 12:07 PM in Modena.
Istanbul to Modena train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Modena is 1857 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Modena.
There are 980+ hotels available in Modena.