There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Parma by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or shuttle
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, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 57m€111–342Fly 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
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 2m€78–346Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
29h 35m€159–266Night 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
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
40h 42m€205–331Drive 1,888.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Parmacar 1,888.7 km
18h 7m€298–430Fly 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 Parmatrain
7h 22m€111–292Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
8h 43m€247–872Fly 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 Parmatrain
8h 34m€104–328Fly 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
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 37m€118–416Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
39h 5m€117–185Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
- Take the bus from Constanta to Parmabus
2d 23h
Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Parma is to train and bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 39h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Parma is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs €110 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Parma. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Parma via Constanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Parma. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Parma via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 42m.
The distance between Istanbul and Parma is 1602 km. The road distance is 1888.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Parma without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 35m and costs €150 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Istanbul to Parma, including transfers.
Istanbul to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Parma train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Constanța station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Parma, Italy?
You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Parma via Constanța and Constanta in around 2d 23h.
- 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 Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–270
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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
Parma is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:01 PM in Istanbul and 9:01 PM in Parma.
Istanbul to Parma train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Parma is 1889 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Parma.
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