What is the cheapest way to get from Turkey to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Italy is to fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turkey to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Italy is to bus and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Italy. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Termini via Istanbul, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Italy. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.

How far is it from Turkey to Italy?

The distance between Turkey and Italy is 1259 km. The road distance is 2198 km.

How do I travel from Turkey to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Turkey to Italy without a car is to bus via Elbasan which takes 30h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Turkey to Italy?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Turkey to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Italy bus from?

Turkey to Italy bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Italy train from?

Turkey to Italy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Italy?

The best way to get from Turkey to Italy is to bus via Elbasan which takes 30h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Turkey to Italy bus arrive?

Turkey to Italy bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Italy?

Italy is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 12:38 AM in Turkey and 10:38 PM in Italy.

Where does the Turkey to Italy train arrive?

Turkey to Italy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Italy is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Turkey to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21554+ hotels available in Italy.

Turkey to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Turkey to Italy by bus, plane, night train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Naples Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
6h 12m
€94–222
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)SAW - FCO
6h 33m
€73–225
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
30h 10m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma TerminiFr
41h 56m
€213–371
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rome2,198 km
20h 15m
€338–488
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)IST - BLQ
6h 17m
€93–217
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)IST - BRI
5h 44m
€118–248
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)IST - FCO
6h 52m
€86–242
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)IST - CTA
6h 17m
€99–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1928
2d
€122–255
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Termini
2d 10h

Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,259.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Turkey and Italy?

You can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Termini via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 30h 10m. Alternatively, AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 3 times a day.

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