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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Rome is to fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €95 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Rome. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Istanbul, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Rome. 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 15m.

How far is it from Turkey to Rome?

The distance between Turkey and Rome is 1446 km. The road distance is 2198.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Turkey to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Turkey to Rome train from?

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

Where does the Turkey to Rome bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Turkey and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 9:50 PM in Turkey and 8:50 PM in Rome.

Where does the Turkey to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Turkey to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Rome is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Turkey to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21848+ hotels available in Rome.

Turkey to Rome - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Turkey to Rome 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 Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€106–259
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
€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
28h 43m
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
42h 15m
€254–397
Drive 2,198.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 27m
€346–500
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ADB - FCO
5h 33m
€95–418
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 20m
€144–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bologna Centralebus
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain
31h 49m
€177–246
Bus, bus and ferry via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Anagninabusferry
41h 47m
€161
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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

30Weekly Planes

3h 8mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,446 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Turkey and Rome, Italy?

Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day.

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