There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Modena by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
6h 21m€106–332Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
8h 26m€73–330Bus via Munich
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Modenabus Catania– Dortmund
28h 11m€147–213Night 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 6m€200–315Drive 1,856.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Modenacar 1,856.6 km
17h 35m€291–421Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
6h 46m€106–282Fly 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 1m€113–400Fly 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 7m€110–343Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
38h 30m€112–175Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
- Take the bus from Constanta to Modenabus
2d 22h
Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to train and bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 38h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Modena is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €100 - €340.
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 6m.
The distance between Istanbul and Modena is 1548 km. The road distance is 1856.6 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 21m 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 21m and costs €100 - €340. 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
- €180–270
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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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Modena bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
Modena is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:12 PM in Istanbul and 10:12 PM 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 1857 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Modena.
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