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 €65 - €230 and takes 6h 34m.

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 €90 - €210.

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 Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 50m.

How far is it from Turkey to Rome?

The distance between Turkey and Rome is 1446 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 and bus and ferry which takes 29h 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.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Rome?

The best way to get from Turkey to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 38h 55m.

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 3:17 AM in Turkey and 1:17 AM 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 28m to drive from Turkey to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21428+ hotels available in Rome.

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

There are 9 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
€91–210
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
€68–228
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 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 Fr
41h 50m
€208–371
Drive 2,198 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198 km
20h 28m
€343–495
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
€94–209
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
7h 27m
€113–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Roma Terminibus
38h 55m
€146–173
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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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

What companies run services between Turkey and Rome, Italy?

Turkish Airlines and ITA Airways fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Roma Termini via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 38h 55m.

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