There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Colosseum by plane, bus, busferry, night train, 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 23m€92–241Fly 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 43m€77–331Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
27h 29mNight 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 29m€247–391Drive 2,199.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Colosseumcar 2,199.5 km
20h 28m€345–498Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 16m€137–374Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
- Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
37h 55m€156–158
Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Colosseum is to fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Colosseum is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €90 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Colosseum. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Colosseum. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Colosseo via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 29m.
The distance between Istanbul and Colosseum is 1448 km. The road distance is 2199.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Colosseum without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Istanbul to Colosseum, including transfers.
Istanbul to Colosseum bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Colosseum train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Colosseum is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €156 - €158 and takes 37h 55m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Colosseum, Italy?
Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Colosseum via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075, ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052, Tiburtina F.s., and Colosseo in around 37h 55m.
- 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
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Colosseum bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
Istanbul to Colosseum train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Colosseum is 2199 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Colosseum.
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