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 train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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 Stazione Fs and arriving at Istanbul via T2 Guidoni, Stazione Santa Maria Novella and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 42m.

How far is it from Lucca to Istanbul?

The distance between Lucca and Istanbul is 1593 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 via Bologna which takes 30h 15m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 Autolinee Toscane, depart from Stazione Fs station.

Bus or fly from Lucca to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 31h 42m.

Where does the Lucca to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lucca to Istanbul bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, arrive at Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 station.

What is the time difference between Lucca and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lucca. It is currently 5:53 PM in Lucca and 6:53 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 4272+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lucca to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lucca to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, 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 Pisa International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul (IST)plane PSA - IST
8h 17m
₺8,000–30,685
Fly Pisa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PSA - SAW
8h 15m
₺3,703–14,708
Train, bus via Bologna
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
30h 15m
₺7,999–12,714
Drive 1,977.5 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Istanbulcar 1,977.5 km
18h 19m
₺16,433–23,737
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
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 4m
₺6,605–18,620
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
8h 13m
₺8,108–74,643
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
10h 16m
₺7,580–20,470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus Dd
2. Take the bus from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
31h 42m
₺7,306–8,582
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
36h 30m
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
₺6,376–9,957

Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

₺2,843Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lucca to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,592.8 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stazione Fs to Istanbul via T2 Guidoni, Fratelli Rosselli, Stazione Santa Maria Novella, and Kumanovo in around 31h 42m.

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