What is the cheapest way to get from Venice to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 29h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Venice to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Venice to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Venezia, Viale Stazione, Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Yenikapi via Graz Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

How far is it from Venice to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Venice and Istanbul (State) is 1470 km. The road distance is 1690.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Padova which takes 23h 34m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Venice to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Venice to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Venice to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Fudeks, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Istanbul (State) train from?

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

Bus or fly from Venice to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Venice to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Padova which takes 23h 34m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Venice to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Venice and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Venice. It is currently 8:27 PM in Venice and 10:27 PM in Istanbul (State).

Where does the Venice to Istanbul (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venice to Istanbul (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4434+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Venice to Istanbul (State) - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Venice to Istanbul (State) 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)VCE - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
6h 13m
₺4,923–13,743
Bus #2
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 37m
₺3,925–5,407
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 34m
₺5,802–9,005
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
₺12,957–59,382
Drive 1,690.1 km
1. Drive from Venice to Istanbul1,690.1 km
15h 38m
₺12,973–18,739
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
5h 22m
₺5,993–9,993
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
6h 51m
₺5,874–11,871
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)BLQ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
7h 42m
₺5,704–17,121
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
8h 55m
₺6,846–23,506
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 59m
₺4,364–5,613
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
32h 15m
₺6,305–13,247
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Graz HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien MeidlingRj / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 55m
₺14,730–25,615

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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4h 2mAverage Duration

₺3,501Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,469.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Aksaray via Padova, Padova Autostazione, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and Esenler Otogar in around 23h 34m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a week.

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