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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Istanbul is to bus which costs 6.400 ₺ - 6.700 ₺ and takes 28h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Modena and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Verona Porta Nuova and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Yenikapi via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 19m.

How far is it from Modena to Istanbul?

The distance between Modena and Istanbul is 1548 km. The road distance is 1856.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 28h 28m and costs 6.400 ₺ - 6.700 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Modena to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Modena to Istanbul train from?

Modena to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Bus or fly from Modena to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Modena to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.400 ₺ - 6.700 ₺ and takes 28h 28m.

Where does the Modena to Istanbul bus arrive?

Modena to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

What is the time difference between Modena and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Modena. It is currently 5:40 PM in Modena and 6:40 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Modena to Istanbul train arrive?

Modena to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Modena to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Istanbul is 1856 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Modena to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4237+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Modena to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Modena to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
6h 23m
₺5,290–17,129
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
8h 17m
₺4,368–23,302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena to Veronabus 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenlerbus
28h 28m
₺6,419–6,686
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 19m
₺18,916–36,635
Drive 1,856.4 km
1. Drive from Modena to Istanbulcar 1,856.4 km
17h 31m
₺15,411–22,260
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
1. Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4. Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
6h 31m
₺6,793–73,152
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
8h 9m
₺6,165–21,279
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
8h 24m
₺5,407–17,160
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
8h 37m
₺6,204–15,037
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
28h 34m
₺7,187–11,226
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
34h 8m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 8m
₺6,064–12,169

Modena to Istanbul by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

28h 28mAverage Duration

₺6,419Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,548.5 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena to Istanbul Esenler via Verona, Verona Porta Nuova, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 28h 28m.

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