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 €80 - €260 and takes 6h 34m.

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 €120 - €290.

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 29h 15m.

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 42h 16m.

How far is it from Turkey to Italy?

The distance between Turkey and Italy is 1055 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 29h 15m 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 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.

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 6:59 AM in Turkey and 5:59 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 25m to drive from Turkey to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21710+ hotels available in Italy.

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There are 11 ways to get from Turkey to Italy by plane, bus, busferry, night train, train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
5h 11m
€129–287
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 34m
€81–259
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
29h 15m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain 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
42h 16m
€245–389
Drive 2,198.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 25m
€341–493
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 41m
€102–317
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
€106–256
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 14m
€91–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Terni - Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Terni to Roma Terminitrain
37h 17m
€161–179
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain 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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2h 45mAverage Duration

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

What companies run services between Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines and Volotea fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily.

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