What is the cheapest way to get from Venice to Constantinople?

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Constantinople is to bus via Belgrade which costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 29h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Venice to Constantinople?

The fastest way to get from Venice to Constantinople is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Constantinople?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Venezia, Viale Stazione and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Constantinople?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Sirkeci via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 31m.

How far is it from Venice to Constantinople?

The distance between Venice and Constantinople is 1474 km. The road distance is 1693.7 km.

How do I travel from Venice to Constantinople without a car?

The best way to get from Venice to Constantinople without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 5m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Venice to Constantinople?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Venice to Constantinople, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Constantinople bus from?

Venice to Constantinople bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Constantinople train from?

Venice to Constantinople train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Bus or fly from Venice to Constantinople?

The best way to get from Venice to Constantinople is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 26h 43m.

Where does the Venice to Constantinople bus arrive?

Venice to Constantinople bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Venice to Constantinople train arrive?

Venice to Constantinople train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venice to Constantinople?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Constantinople is 1694 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Venice to Constantinople.

Where can I stay near Constantinople?

There are 4280+ hotels available in Constantinople.

Venice to Constantinople - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Venice to Constantinople by plane, train, bus, car, car train, shuttle, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
6h 10m
₺4,522–11,526
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Piazzale Roma to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
29h 48m
₺4,094–5,706
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
25h 5m
₺6,559–7,292
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Constantinoplecar
36h 14m
₺13,247–59,757
Drive 1,693.7 km
1. Drive from Venice to Constantinoplecar 1,693.7 km
15h 52m
₺13,373–19,316
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 2m
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
7h 31m
₺5,730–16,036
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
7h 39m
₺4,524–11,528
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
8h 54m
₺6,949–24,329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
26h 43m
₺6,830–8,882
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
32h 18m
₺6,257–14,081
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
36h 31m
₺15,825–23,847

Venice to Constantinople by train and bus

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25h 5mAverage Duration

₺6,559Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,474 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Constantinople, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia to Istanbul Esenler via Stazione MESTRE FS C4, Venezia, Viale Stazione, and Sofia in around 26h 43m.

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