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 €70 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

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 €85 - €220.

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 29h 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 Meidling and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.

How far is it from Turkey to Rome?

The distance between Turkey and Rome is 1445 km. The road distance is 2198 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 via Elbasan which takes 29h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Rome?

The best way to get from Turkey to Rome is to bus via Elbasan which takes 29h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

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 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 12:52 AM in Turkey and 10:52 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 15m to drive from Turkey to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21554+ hotels available in Rome.

Turkey to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Turkey to Rome 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 Fiumicino International Airport
best
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
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
29h 43m
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
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)ADB - FCO
5h 33m
€89–216
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)IST - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
8h
€115–272
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
47h 43m
€121–248
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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,445.2 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Turkey and Rome, Italy?

You can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, and Elbasan in around 29h 43m. 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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