What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Constantinople?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Constantinople is to fly which costs 2.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Constantinople?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Constantinople is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Constantinople?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Kumanovo and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 36m.

How far is it from Rome to Constantinople?

The distance between Rome and Constantinople is 1494 km. The road distance is 2201.1 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Constantinople without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Constantinople without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 29m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Constantinople?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Rome to Constantinople, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Constantinople bus from?

Rome to Constantinople bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Constantinople?

The best way to get from Rome to Constantinople is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 34h 36m.

Where does the Rome to Constantinople bus arrive?

Rome to Constantinople bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

Can I drive from Rome to Constantinople?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Constantinople is 2201 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Rome to Constantinople.

Where can I stay near Constantinople?

There are 4412+ hotels available in Constantinople.

Rome to Constantinople - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Constantinople by plane, train, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane FCO - SAW
6h 16m
₺2,816–11,422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
28h 29m
₺6,673–10,380
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Constantinoplecar
40h 49m
₺17,359–65,697
Drive 2,201.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Constantinoplecar 2,201.1 km
20h 26m
₺17,231–24,889
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)plane FCO - IST
6h 26m
₺4,510–10,414
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Istanbul (IST)plane NAP - IST
6h 57m
₺5,969–14,102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
34h 36m
₺7,279–8,179
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Termolibus 552
2. Take the busferry from Termoli Terminal Bus to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry
3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
44h 25m

Rome to Constantinople by train and bus

3Weekly Services

28h 29mAverage Duration

₺6,673Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,494.4 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Constantinople, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Termini to Istanbul Esenler via Kumanovo and Sofia in around 34h 36m.

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