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

The cheapest way to get from Mestre to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.300 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mestre to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Mestre and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Mestre to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Viale Stazione and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

Is there a direct train between Mestre and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Mestre to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Venezia Mestre and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Mestre to Istanbul?

The distance between Mestre and Istanbul is 1456 km. The road distance is 1681.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mestre to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 23h and costs 4.300 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Mestre to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mestre to Istanbul bus from?

Mestre to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where do I catch the Mestre to Istanbul train from?

Mestre to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia Mestre station.

Bus or fly from Mestre to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Mestre to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.300 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 23h.

Where does the Mestre to Istanbul bus arrive?

Mestre to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Mestre and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Mestre. It is currently 12:35 AM in Mestre and 2:35 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Mestre to Istanbul train arrive?

Mestre to Istanbul train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mestre to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Mestre to Istanbul is 1682 km. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Mestre to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mestre to Istanbul?

Book your Mestre to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Mestre to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
5h 53m
₺4,617–12,517
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
7h 14m
₺4,317–12,234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
23h
₺4,330–5,518
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
36h 15m
₺15,757–23,745
Drive 1,681.9 km
1. Drive from Mestre to Istanbulcar 1,681.9 km
15h 39m
₺13,363–19,302
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 1m
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
7h 22m
₺4,530–16,255
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
8h 30m
₺6,814–23,983
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Udinetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Udine to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
23h 3m
₺6,051–8,273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
31h 4m
₺6,646–11,261
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
37h 25m
₺7,067–12,024

Mestre to Istanbul by bus

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23hAverage Duration

₺4,330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,456.5 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 23h.

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