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 7.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 29h 13m.

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 54m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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 Istanbul via Bologna Centrale and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Yenikapi via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

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 bus which takes 29h 13m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 do I catch the Parma to Istanbul train from?

Parma to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma 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 1h ahead of Parma. It is currently 1:50 AM in Parma and 2:50 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Parma to Istanbul train arrive?

Parma to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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 4267+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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 54m
₺6,086–17,745
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
8h 48m
₺4,664–23,918
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
29h 13m
₺7,284–8,799
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 50m
₺19,212–37,251
Drive 1,887.6 km
1. Drive from Parma to Istanbulcar 1,887.6 km
18h 4m
₺15,658–22,616
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 9m
₺11,751–32,111
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 2m
₺7,589–73,768
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
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 2m
₺5,908–14,248
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
8h 40m
₺6,461–21,895
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
34h 39m
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 39m
₺6,362–12,787

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

₺6,851Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,601.7 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Parma Bus Station to Istanbul via Bologna Centrale and Kumanovo in around 29h 13m.

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