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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 29h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Padova and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 27m.

How far is it from Venice to Istanbul?

The distance between Venice and Istanbul is 1470 km. The road distance is 1689.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 5m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Venice to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Istanbul bus from?

Venice to Istanbul bus services, operated by ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano, depart from Venezia station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Venice to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Venice to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs 6.200 ₺ - 6.700 ₺ and takes 27h 14m.

Where does the Venice to Istanbul bus arrive?

Venice to Istanbul bus services, operated by ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano, arrive at Stazione Padova station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 5:57 PM in Venice and 6:57 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Venice to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venice to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Istanbul is 1690 km. It takes approximately 15h 47m to drive from Venice to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Venice to Istanbul?

Book your Venice to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4294+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Venice to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or shuttle

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
₺5,617–15,617
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
cheapest
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 9m
₺3,820–17,640
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
26h 5m
₺6,425–8,758
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 27m
₺17,995–31,092
Drive 1,689.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Istanbulcar 1,689.8 km
15h 47m
₺14,050–20,294
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 26m
₺6,660–16,497
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 34m
₺8,163–72,520
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 41m
₺10,901–32,916
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Venezia to Stazione Padovabus 53E
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
27h 14m
₺6,279–6,690
Bus
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 37m
₺4,234–5,864
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Donà di Piave to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
34h
₺6,119–12,322

Venice to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

26h 5mAverage Duration

₺6,425Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,470.4 km
Duration: 6h

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Stazione Padova, Padova, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 27h 14m.

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