There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Cinque Terre by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or busferry
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Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
10h 18m€130–397Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain
11h 32m€111–499Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Genoabus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Monterossotrain Ic
35h 17m€127–149Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to La Spezia Centraletrain Fa / ...
45h€163–296Drive 2,026.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Cinque Terrecar 2,026.1 km
19h 55m€320–462Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain
11h 22m€115–340Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
10h 43m€130–527Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Monterossotrain
12h 24m€136–375Fly Istanbul to Pisa International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane IST - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
9h 45m€126–441Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centraletrain
11h 13m€136–361Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
12h 20m€141–532Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from Bolintin-Vale to La Spezia FSbus
2dNight train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Bucharest to La Spezia FSbus
2dBus, bus and ferry, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
- Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Parmabusferry
- Take the train from Parma to La Spezia Centraletrain Re
2d 2h
Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cinque Terre is to bus and train which costs €120 - €150 and takes 35h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cinque Terre is to fly and train which takes 9h 45m and costs €120 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at La Spezia FS via București, Autogara Militari and Bolintin-Vale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Corniglia via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Firenze Campo Marte and La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.
The distance between Istanbul and Cinque Terre is 1765 km. The road distance is 2026.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Cinque Terre without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 17m and costs €120 - €150.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Istanbul to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Istanbul to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Corniglia via București, Autogara Militari, Bolintin-Vale, La Spezia FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 2d.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–220
Flights from Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–410
Flights from Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–500
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–220
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze Campo Marte to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cinque Terre is 2026 km. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Cinque Terre.
There are 5520+ hotels available in Cinque Terre.










