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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Trapani is to fly and bus which costs €110 - €250 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Trapani is to fly and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Trapani?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Trapani. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Trapani via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Stazione Marittima and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 26m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Trapani?

The distance between Istanbul and Trapani is 1504 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Trapani without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Bari which takes 37h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Istanbul to Trapani, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Trapani bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Trapani bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Trapani?

Trapani is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:06 PM in Istanbul and 6:06 PM in Trapani.

Where can I stay near Trapani?

There are 2285+ hotels available in Trapani.

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

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

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 Palermo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane IST - PMO
2. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Trapani Via Marsalabus
7h 1m
€111–282
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Palermo Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SAW - PMO
2. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Trapani Via Marsalabus
9h 36m
€99–243
Bus, bus and ferry via Bari
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 bus from Bari to Trapanibus 591
37h 26m
Night train, train, bus
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 Tiburtinatrain
5. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
2d 8h
€264–431
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Trapanicar
28h 29m
€317–475
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
3. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Via Marsalabus
10h 37m
€113–242
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Caserta stazionebusferry
4. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
45h 20m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Via Marsalabus
2d 2h

Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 53mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Trapani.

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Distance: 1,504.1 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Trapani. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Trapani via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari in around 37h 26m.

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