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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to train and bus via Sofia which costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 38h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

How far is it from Lucca to Istanbul?

The distance between Lucca and Istanbul is 1590 km. The road distance is 1977.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 44m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lucca to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Istanbul bus from?

Lucca to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.

Bus or fly from Lucca to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 33.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Lucca to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lucca to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lucca and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lucca. It is currently 7:40 PM in Lucca and 8:40 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lucca to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Istanbul is 1978 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Lucca to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4319+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lucca to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lucca to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly Pisa International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul (IST)plane PSA - IST
6h 3m
₺9,898–32,425
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
8h 5m
₺6,015–18,529
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Padovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
27h 44m
₺8,415–13,629
Drive 1,977.5 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Istanbulcar 1,977.5 km
18h 19m
₺16,305–23,552
Fly Pisa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PSA - SAW
6h 2m
₺6,611–17,446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
29h 20m
₺6,873–9,353
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
38h 33m
₺6,238–9,921
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Lucca to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus
2d
₺7,113–8,713

Lucca to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

29h 20mAverage Duration

₺6,873Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lucca to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,590.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to İstanbul Esenler via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 29h 20m.

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