There are 9 ways to get from Constantinople to Rome by plane, bus, busferry, train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 21m€91–240Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 30m€75–329Bus, bus and ferry via Larissa
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 57mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
37h 11m€191–298Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
42h 19m€245–389Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain
7h 55m€131–381Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
- Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Termoli Terminal Busbusferry
- Take the bus from Termoli to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 552
46h 38mNight train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 10hDrive 2,201.6 km
- Drive from Constantinople to Romecar 2,201.6 km
20h 30m€347–502
Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Constantinople to Rome is to fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Constantinople to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Constantinople to Rome. However, there are services departing from Eminönü and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Istanbul, Larisa and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Constantinople to Rome. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 19m.
The distance between Constantinople and Rome is 1449 km. The road distance is 2201.6 km.
The best way to get from Constantinople to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Larissa which takes 28h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Constantinople to Rome, including transfers.
Constantinople to Rome bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
Constantinople to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Constantinople to Rome bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Larissa station.
What companies run services between Constantinople, Turkey and Rome, Italy?
Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–500
Flights from Istanbul to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–390
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Istanbul to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70–95
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
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More Questions & Answers
Constantinople to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Constantinople to Rome is 2202 km. It takes approximately 20h 30m to drive from Constantinople to Rome.
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