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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Venice is to bus via Belgrade which costs €45 - €80 and takes 28h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Venice is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Venice?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Venice. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Venezia, Piazzale Roma via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Venice?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Venice. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Venice?

The distance between Istanbul and Venice is 1460 km. The road distance is 1690.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Venice without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 28h 57m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Istanbul to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Venice bus from?

Istanbul to Venice bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Venice train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Venice?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Venice is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 28h 57m.

Where does the Istanbul to Venice bus arrive?

Istanbul to Venice bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Venice?

Venice is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:56 PM in Istanbul and 3:56 PM in Venice.

Where does the Istanbul to Venice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Venice is 1690 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Venice.

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5854+ hotels available in Venice.

Istanbul to Venice - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Venice by plane, bus, night train, train, car, or shuttle

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 Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
6h 17m
€103–303
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Venezia, Piazzale Romabus
28h 57m
€49–76
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Graz Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Venezia S. Luciatrain Rjx
38h 26m
€158–216
Drive 1,690.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Venicecar 1,690.2 km
15h 52m
€263–380
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
6h 43m
€58–303
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain
7h 31m
€122–312
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain
7h 56m
€152–1,352
Fly Istanbul to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Airportshuttle
3. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Luciatrain
9h 10m
€212–607
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
32h 4m
€181–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to San Donà di Piavebus
37h 9m
€113–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
2. Take the bus from Constanța to Venezia, Piazzale Romabus
38h 52m

Istanbul to Venice by bus, foot, and train

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32h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,460.1 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Venezia, Piazzale Roma via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 28h 57m.

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