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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Istanbul is to bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Parma station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Parma Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Parma to Istanbul?

The distance between Parma and Istanbul is 1602 km. The road distance is 1887.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 2m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Parma to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Istanbul bus from?

Parma to Istanbul bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.

Where does the Parma to Istanbul bus arrive?

Parma to Istanbul bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

What is the time difference between Parma and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Parma. It is currently 10:10 PM in Parma and 12:10 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Parma to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Istanbul is 1888 km. It takes approximately 18h 4m to drive from Parma to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Parma to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, shuttle, 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.

Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
6h 59m
₺5,072–15,441
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parma 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 6m
₺4,418–14,062
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padovatrain
3. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
26h 2m
₺6,802–11,041
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Parma to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
38h 27m
₺14,731–62,045
Drive 1,887.6 km
1. Drive from Parma to Istanbulcar 1,887.6 km
18h 4m
₺14,743–21,295
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
8h 8m
₺4,854–21,949
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
7h 6m
₺6,285–17,462
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
9h 30m
₺5,702–18,041
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
28h 5m
₺6,549–10,405
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 45m
₺5,854–12,062
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Parma to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry
2. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
45h 30m

Parma to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

28h 5mAverage Duration

₺6,549Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,601.5 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Parma Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler via Bologna Centrale, Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 28h 5m.

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