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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €90 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rome. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Rome. 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 41h 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rome?

The distance between Istanbul and Rome is 1446 km. The road distance is 2198 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Istanbul to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rome train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Rome?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €170 and takes 37h 37m.

Where does the Istanbul to Rome bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rome?

Rome is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:13 AM in Istanbul and 4:13 AM in Rome.

Where does the Istanbul to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rome is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 20269+ hotels available in Rome.

Istanbul to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Rome by plane, bus, busferry, 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
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 4m
€91–199
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)plane SAW - FCO
6h 34m
€53–228
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 10m
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 Roma Terminitrain Fr
41h 50m
€208–371
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198 km
20h 28m
€342–494
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
7h 27m
€113–269
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
28h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Roma Terminibus
37h 37m
€145–165

Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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2h 37mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Rome.

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Distance: 1,446 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Roma Termini via Sofia and Kumanovo in around 37h 37m.

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