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- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 14m€95–248Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 34m€75–378Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 40mNight train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
42h 46m€240–359Drive 2,198.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 26m€354–511Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ADB - FCO
5h 28m€99–297Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 18m€132–372Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
- Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
38h 31m€155–157Night train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10h€140–209
Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Rome is to fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €95 - €300.
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 40m.
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 46m.
The distance between Turkey and Rome is 1446 km. The road distance is 2198.1 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Turkey to Rome, including transfers.
Turkey to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Turkey to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €154 - €157 and takes 38h 31m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052 via Esenler Otogar, Esenler Otogar, Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, and RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 in around 38h 31m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–550
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–380
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Turkey to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
Rome is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 9:49 AM in Turkey and 8:49 AM in Rome.
Turkey to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Rome is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Turkey to Rome.
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