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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Syracuse is to bus and fly which costs €100 - €410 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Syracuse is to bus and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Siracusa via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Garibaldi-Visconti and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Siracusa via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Treviso Centrale and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Syracuse?

The distance between Istanbul and Syracuse is 1351 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 35h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Istanbul to Syracuse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Syracuse bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Syracuse train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Syracuse bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Syracuse?

Syracuse is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:25 AM in Istanbul and 12:25 AM in Syracuse.

Where does the Istanbul to Syracuse train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Syracuse?

There are 2834+ hotels available in Syracuse.

Istanbul to Syracuse - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Syracuse by bus, plane, night train, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)IST - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
6h 57m
€107–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto
4. Take the bus from Bari to Siracusa590
35h 44m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Treviso CentraleRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Roma TiburtinaFr
5. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to SiracusaIc
2d 6h
€269–456
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vlora
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Syracuse
24h 58m
€287–443
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)SAW - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
9h 31m
€114–417
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Bari Porto
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Caserta stazione
5. Take the train from Caserta to SiracusaIc
37h 7m
€201–252
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlore , station
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amico
4. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platen
42h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Catania Via D'Amico
3. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platen
2d 1h

Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Syracuse.

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Distance: 1,350.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Siracusa via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Garibaldi-Visconti, Ennio-Capruzzi, and Bari in around 35h 44m.

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