There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Modena by plane, bus, 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
6h 30m€115–342Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
6h 55m€90–472Bus via Munich
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Modenabus Catania– Dortmund
28h 11m€149–215Night 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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
40h 17m€199–359Drive 1,855.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Modenacar 1,855.7 km
17h 40m€300–433Fly 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 Bologna Centraletrain
8h 12m€112–464Fly 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 Modenatrain
9h 36m€110–333Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- 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 Modenatrain
9h 46m€106–510Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
38h 39m€112–175Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
- Take the bus from Constanta to Modenabus
2d 22h€151–236
Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to train and bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 38h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €110 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Modena. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Modena via München Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Modena. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Modena via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 17m.
The distance between Istanbul and Modena is 1548 km. The road distance is 1855.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Modena without a car is to bus via Munich which takes 28h 11m and costs €140 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Istanbul to Modena, including transfers.
Istanbul to Modena bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Modena train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 28h 11m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Modena, Italy?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Modena via Munich and München Hackerbrücke in around 28h 11m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–410
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–230
Flights from Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
- 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 Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Modena bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
Modena is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:27 AM in Istanbul and 1:27 AM in Modena.
Istanbul to Modena train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Modena is 1856 km. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Istanbul to Modena.
There are 1119+ hotels available in Modena.












