There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Rome, Termini by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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.
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m€93–201Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 40m€54–197Bus, bus and ferry, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
28h 23mNight train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
41h 47m€254–401Drive 2,198.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Rome, Terminicar 2,198.1 km
20h 28m€346–500Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 39m€126–258Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizajbus
- Take the bus from Ferizaj to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Roma Terminibus
37h 44m
Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome, Termini is to fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rome, Termini is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €90 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rome, 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 Rome, 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 41h 47m.
The distance between Istanbul and Rome, Termini is 1446 km. The road distance is 2198.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome, Termini without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 28h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Istanbul to Rome, Termini, including transfers.
Istanbul to Rome, Termini bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Rome, Termini train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome, Termini is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 44m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rome, Termini, Italy?
Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Roma Termini via Ferizaj and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 37h 44m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–250
- Website
- interjet.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport via Podgorica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bari Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Napoli to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- 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
- 17h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–95
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €90–140
- 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
Busferry from Elbasan to Bari Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizaj
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Luks-Tempo-Turizm-61561171973637
- Phone
- +383 44 119 284
- info@vectortravelgroup.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ferizaj to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- vectortravel.eu
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110
- Website
- https://www.hakbus.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Rome, Termini bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
Rome, Termini is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:22 PM in Istanbul and 2:22 PM in Rome, Termini.
Istanbul to Rome, Termini train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rome, Termini is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Rome, Termini.
There are 21664+ hotels available in Rome, Termini.