There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Naples 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
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
3h 13m€121–325Bus via Pogradec
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
- Take the bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto
- Take the bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
27h 6mNight 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 Napoli CentraleFr
44h 2m€244–391Drive 2,396 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Naples2,396 km
21h 51m€375–542Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Port of Bari
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Napoli CentraleIc
33h 44mBus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi1928
2d 1h€131–251
Istanbul to Naples by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Naples is to fly which costs €120 - €330 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Naples is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €120 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Naples. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Bari-Porto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Naples. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Napoli Centrale via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 2m.
The distance between Istanbul and Naples is 1256 km. The road distance is 2396 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Naples without a car is to bus via Pogradec which takes 27h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Istanbul to Naples, including transfers.
Istanbul to Naples bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Naples train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Naples is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Pogradec, which costs and takes 27h 6m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Naples, Italy?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Bari Porto, and Bari-Porto in around 27h 6m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–320
- 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
- *
- €90–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +355 69 213 1213
- Travelbusel@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Shkodër to Port of Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Naples bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Naples is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:57 PM in Istanbul and 5:57 PM in Naples.
Istanbul to Naples train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Naples is 2396 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Istanbul to Naples.
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