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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Istanbul is to bus via Sofia which costs 3.400 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 28h 10m.

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 5h 28m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 İstanbul Esenler via Venezia, Viale Stazione and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

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 Graz Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 2m.

How far is it from Venice to Istanbul?

The distance between Venice and Istanbul is 1466 km. The road distance is 1690.1 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 bus via Padova which takes 23h 18m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 Fudeks, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione 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 5h 28m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 23h 18m.

Where does the Venice to Istanbul bus arrive?

Venice to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Venice. It is currently 4:02 PM in Venice and 6:02 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Venice to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venice to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Istanbul is 1690 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Venice to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Venice to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, car train, 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
5h 28m
₺5,891–14,991
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
28h 10m
₺3,424–4,772
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
23h 18m
₺5,791–8,993
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 Istanbul
36h 33m
₺12,956–59,381
Drive 1,690.1 km
1. Drive from Venice to Istanbul1,690.1 km
15h 38m
₺12,968–18,732
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VCE - SAW
6h 6m
₺6,004–10,012
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
6h 57m
₺6,450–18,363
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 35m
₺5,863–11,884
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
8h 11m
₺7,896–24,751
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
24h 10m
₺4,324–5,572
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
32h 15m
₺6,231–13,236
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Graz HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
38h 2m
₺14,716–25,694

Venice to Istanbul by bus

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24h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,465.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Istanbul, 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 train from Venezia S. Lucia to İstanbul Esenler via Padova, Padova Autostazione, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 23h 18m.

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