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 €90 - €200 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 11m 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 Instabul, Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Durrës and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

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 Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 47m.

How far is it from Turkey to Italy?

The distance between Turkey and Italy is 1055 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 and bus and ferry which takes 27h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul 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 fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €160 and takes 39h 39m.

Where does the Turkey to Italy bus arrive?

Turkey to Italy bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 8:28 AM in Turkey and 7:28 AM 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 28m to drive from Turkey to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 10516+ hotels available in Italy.

Turkey to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Turkey to Italy by plane, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€119–248
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m
€80–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
27h 51m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
41h 47m
€254–411
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198 km
20h 28m
€340–490
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 51m
€97–247
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€93–198
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
6h 16m
€99–201
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
6h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
28h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Gostivarbus
2. Take the bus from Gostivar to Roma Terminibus
39h 39m
€131–159
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10h

Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Distance: 1,054.6 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Roma Termini via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul, and Gostivar in around 39h 39m.

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