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 3.900 ₺ - 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 42m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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 Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 46m.

How far is it from Venice to Constantinople?

The distance between Venice and Constantinople is 1471 km. The road distance is 1693.8 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 22m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. 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 Meidling station.

Can I drive from Venice to Constantinople?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Constantinople is 1694 km. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Venice to Constantinople.

Where can I stay near Constantinople?

There are 4531+ 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)VCE - IST
6h 42m
₺4,970–12,820
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Piazzale Roma to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 87 / ...
29h 48m
₺3,945–5,536
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste AirportRe
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
25h 22m
₺6,166–7,679
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Constantinople
36h 38m
₺13,063–59,492
Drive 1,693.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Constantinople1,693.8 km
15h 43m
₺13,047–18,846
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)VCE - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
6h
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BLQ - SAW
7h 29m
₺5,901–13,915
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)BLQ - IST
8h 11m
₺5,761–14,219
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
9h 25m
₺6,692–23,595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
26h 43m
₺6,826–8,875
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
32h 26m
₺6,310–13,888
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien MeidlingRjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 46m
₺15,563–23,436

Venice to Constantinople by train and bus

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25h 22mAverage Duration

₺6,166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,471.1 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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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