There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Roma Termini 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 Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)IST - FCO
3h 53m€117–325Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)SAW - FCO
6h 35m€77–235Bus via Elbasan
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
- Take the bus from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
28h 39mNight 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 Roma TerminiFr
42h 2m€220–371Drive 2,197.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Roma Termini2,197.8 km
20h 15m€345–499Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
4h 58m€146–415Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1928
46h 58m€117–236
Istanbul to Roma Termini by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Roma Termini is to fly which costs €75 - €240 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Roma Termini is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €110 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Roma Termini. 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 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Roma Termini. 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 42h 2m.
The distance between Istanbul and Roma Termini is 1442 km. The road distance is 2197.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Roma Termini without a car is to bus via Elbasan which takes 28h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Istanbul to Roma Termini, including transfers.
Istanbul to Roma Termini bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Roma Termini train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Roma Termini is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Elbasan, which costs and takes 28h 39m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Roma Termini, Italy?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Termini via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 28h 39m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–250
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–250
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- 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 Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- 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/
- 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
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
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Roma Termini bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
Roma Termini is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:20 PM in Istanbul and 7:20 PM in Roma Termini.
Istanbul to Roma Termini train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Roma Termini is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Roma Termini.
There are 21485+ hotels available in Roma Termini.