There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Spanish Steps 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- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 24m€97–240Fly 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 44m€77–380Bus, 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
27h 32mNight train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain 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
42h 56m€242–361Drive 2,197.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Spanish Stepscar 2,197.5 km
20h 31m€354–511Fly 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 28m€144–374Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
- Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FSbus
37h 50m€155–165
Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Spanish Steps is to fly which costs €95 - €240 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Spanish Steps is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €95 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Spanish Steps. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Spanish Steps. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Spagna via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 56m.
The distance between Istanbul and Spanish Steps is 1448 km. The road distance is 2197.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Spanish Steps without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Istanbul to Spanish Steps, including transfers.
Istanbul to Spanish Steps bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Spanish Steps train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Spanish Steps is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 37h 50m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spanish Steps, 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 Spanish Steps via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075, ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FS, Libia/Lago Tana, and S. Claudio in around 37h 50m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–550
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Spanish Steps bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
Istanbul to Spanish Steps train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Spanish Steps is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Istanbul to Spanish Steps.
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