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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Rome by plane, train, bus, night 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.

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Fly Istanbul to Rome  •  3h 46m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rome (FCO) IST - FCO

Cheapest option

Train to Sabiha Gokcen, fly to Rome  •  6h 30m

  1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
  2. Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Rome (FCO) SAW - FCO

6 alternative options

Fly Istanbul to Naples, train  •  4h 28m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples (NAP) IST - NAP
  2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini

Bus, train via Munich  •  30h 5m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
  2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein Re / ...
  3. Take the train from Kufstein to Bolzano Bozen Rjx
  4. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Termini Fa / ...

Bus  •  30h 44m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
  2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus N531 / ...

Bus, train  •  45h 16m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
  2. Take the Bus from Alexandroupoli to Ancona
  3. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Termini Ic

Night train, bus  •  2 days 15h

  1. Take the night train from Halkali to Gara Bucureşti Nord
  2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Roma Termini Giolitti

Drive  •  20h 54m

  1. Drive from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Rome 2216.4 km

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The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to night train and bus which costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺ and takes 2 days 15h.

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The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which costs 3.300 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 3h 46m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rome. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Roma Tiburtina TiBus via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.

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The distance between Istanbul and Rome is 1372 km. The road distance is 2216.4 km.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 30h 5m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Istanbul to Rome, including transfers.

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

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.300 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 30h 44m.

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The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 35m.

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Istanbul to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Rome.
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  • Distance: 1372.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia and three other airlines fly from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Rome every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Rome via Munich central bus station in around 30h 44m.

Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Rome
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€170 - €850
Flights from Istanbul to Naples
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €900
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Rome
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€70 - €600
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Rome via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €650
Flights from Istanbul to Naples via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
5h 20m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€100 - €700
Pegasus Airlines
Website
flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Rome
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €550
LOT
Website
lot.com
Flights from Istanbul to Rome via Warsaw Chopin
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€170 - €410
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Rome via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
5h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€120 - €600
Aegean Airlines
Website
en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Rome via Athens
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€190 - €850
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€18 - €65
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€18 - €25
Base Standard
€35 - €50
Base Premium
€45 - €65
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€40 - €130
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€40 - €60
Base Standard
€75 - €100
Base Premium
€90 - €130
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€16 - €55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€19 - €26
Smart Low Cost
€16 - €20
Smart Flex
€35 - €55
Train from Bolzano to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
4h 53m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€35 - €95
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€35 - €50
Smart Low Cost
€35 - €50
Smart Flex
€65 - €95
Trenitalia Intercity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
2h 3m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €20
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€14 - €20
Train from Ancona to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€18 - €25
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€18 - €25
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€17 - €29
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€26 - €29
Train from Ancona to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€21 - €40
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€33 - €37
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Transdev
Phone
030 200730
Website
transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€17 - €25
Schedules at
transdev.de
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Phone
+49 8024 997171
Email
kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
Website
brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€23 - €25
Schedules at
brb.de
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€17 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €100
Seating Carriage
€17 - €25
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone
+35929311111
Website
bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Gara Bucureşti Nord
Ave. Duration
21h 8m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€14 - €30
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
€14 - €20
1st Class
€21 - €30
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Munich central bus station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
Ave. Duration
11h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€65 - €95
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Crazy Holidays
Portokalidis Tours
Website
portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Ancona
Ave. Duration
34h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€180 - €280
Schedules at
portokalidistours.gr
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Phone
0040263701919
Email
latinoexpres@yahoo.com
Website
latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Bucharest to Roma Termini Giolitti
Ave. Duration
39h 46m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€65 - €90
Schedules at
latinoexpres.ro

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Rome is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:48 PM in Istanbul and 10:48 AM in Rome.

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rome is 2216 km. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Istanbul to Rome.

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Tarom, Aegean Airlines, LOT and two other airlines offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Rome Airport.

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There are 2285+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at €33 per night.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.

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