What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Parma?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Parma is to bus and train via Sofia which costs €120 - €200 and takes 33h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Parma is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Parma station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Parma Bus Station via Kumanovo and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Parma. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Parma via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 33m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Parma?

The distance between Istanbul and Parma is 1602 km. The road distance is 1888.7 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Parma without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Parma without a car is to bus which takes 30h 31m and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Istanbul to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Parma bus from?

Istanbul to Parma bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Parma train from?

Istanbul to Parma train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Parma bus arrive?

Istanbul to Parma bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Parma?

Parma is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:17 PM in Istanbul and 11:17 AM in Parma.

Where does the Istanbul to Parma train arrive?

Istanbul to Parma train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Parma is 1889 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Parma.

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 786+ hotels available in Parma.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Parma by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or shuttle

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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 19m
€101–301
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 47m
€88–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bologna Centralebus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Parma Bus Stationbus
30h 31m
€137–194
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 Bologna Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
41h 33m
€212–381
Drive 1,888.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Parmacar 1,888.7 km
18h 10m
€294–424
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parmashuttle
8h 42m
€90–440
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 38m
€125–349
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 52m
€113–364
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bologna Centralebus
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
33h 9m
€128–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
33h 25m
€149–319

Istanbul to Parma by bus, foot, and train

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33h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,601.5 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Parma, Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Parma Bus Station via Kumanovo and Bologna Centrale in around 30h 31m.

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