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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 28h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Novara to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Novara and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Novara and arriving at Yenikapi via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 57m.

How far is it from Novara to Istanbul?

The distance between Novara and Istanbul is 1759 km. The road distance is 1984.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 11m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Novara to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Novara to Istanbul train from?

Novara to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Novara station.

Bus or fly from Novara to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Novara to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 28h 55m.

Where does the Novara to Istanbul bus arrive?

Novara to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

What is the time difference between Novara and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Novara. It is currently 6:51 PM in Novara and 8:51 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Novara to Istanbul train arrive?

Novara to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Novara to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Istanbul is 1985 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Novara to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4520+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Novara to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)MXP - IST
6h 15m
₺4,788–14,783
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BGY - SAW
7h 38m
₺4,544–13,319
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to VicenzaFr
3. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
26h 11m
₺6,671–11,148
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Novara to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
39h 8m
₺15,302–62,769
Drive 1,984.6 km
1. Drive from Novara to Istanbul1,984.6 km
18h 13m
₺15,212–21,972
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)TRN - IST
7h 19m
₺5,841–16,555
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)BLQ - IST
7h 50m
₺7,081–20,698
Bus
1. Take the bus from Novara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano407 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
28h 55m
₺5,246–7,358
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano RepubblicaS6
2. Take the bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
32h 32m
₺6,917–8,770
Train, bus via Sofia #2
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
36h 7m
₺5,293–8,589
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien HbfRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
41h 57m
₺16,199–28,593

Novara to Istanbul by bus

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28h 55mAverage Duration

₺5,246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,758.9 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and two other airlines fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Novara to İstanbul Esenler via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 28h 55m.

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