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 40m.

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 €130 - €360.

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 12m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Turkey to Italy?

The distance between Turkey and Italy is 1260 km. The road distance is 2198.1 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 30h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €180 and takes 40h.

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 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 1:19 PM in Turkey and 12:19 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 27m to drive from Turkey to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 338+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 11 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 Naples Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 41m
€107–287
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)plane SAW - FCO
6h 40m
€71–229
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
30h 12m
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 45m
€254–397
Drive 2,198.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 27m
€343–495
Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€132–352
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m
€102–262
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 44m
€116–296
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€106–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Roma Terminibus
40h
€150–173
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 Naples Airport (NAP) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 21mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,260 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Roma Termini via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Sofia, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 40h.

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