What is the cheapest way to get from Turkey to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Italy is to fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turkey to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Italy. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Termini via Istanbul, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Italy. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 59m.

How far is it from Turkey to Italy?

The distance between Turkey and Italy is 1511 km. The road distance is 2197 km.

How do I travel from Turkey to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Turkey to Italy without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Turkey to Italy?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Turkey to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Italy bus from?

Turkey to Italy bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Italy train from?

Turkey to Italy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Turkey to Italy bus arrive?

Turkey to Italy bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Italy?

Italy is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 3:34 PM in Turkey and 1:34 PM in Italy.

Where does the Turkey to Italy train arrive?

Turkey to Italy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Italy is 2197 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Turkey to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21235+ hotels available in Italy.

Turkey to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Turkey to Italy by plane, bus, busferry, night train, train, or car

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Fly Istanbul Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 54m
€112–302
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 24m
€80–308
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
29h 7m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain Fr
41h 59m
€235–379
Drive 2,197 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,197 km
20h 26m
€395–571
Fly Istanbul Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 19m
€95–248
Fly Istanbul Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 49m
€101–276
Fly Istanbul Airport to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
5h 46m
€117–327
Fly Istanbul Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
6h 26m
€108–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Terni - Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Terni to Roma Terminitrain
37h 18m
€161–173
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10h
€140–209

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 1,511.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Turkey and Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day.

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