What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini is to fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rome Termini?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rome Termini. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Indipendenza via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rome Termini?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Rome Termini. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 46m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rome Termini?

The distance between Istanbul and Rome Termini is 1446 km. The road distance is 2196.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Rome Termini without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 27h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rome Termini bus from?

Istanbul to Rome Termini bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rome Termini train from?

Istanbul to Rome Termini train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Rome Termini?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 37h 32m.

Where does the Istanbul to Rome Termini bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rome Termini bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rome Termini?

Rome Termini is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:19 AM in Istanbul and 6:19 AM in Rome Termini.

Where does the Istanbul to Rome Termini train arrive?

Istanbul to Rome Termini train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rome Termini?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rome Termini is 2197 km. It takes approximately 20h 30m to drive from Istanbul to Rome Termini.

Where can I stay near Rome Termini?

There are 21353+ hotels available in Rome Termini.

Istanbul to Rome Termini - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Rome Termini by plane, bus, busferry, train, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 14m
€95–248
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 34m
€75–378
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
27h 14m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
42h 46m
€240–359
Drive 2,196.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rome Terminicar 2,196.8 km
20h 30m
€355–513
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain
7h 49m
€138–375
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
27h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
3. Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FSbus
37h 32m
€155–165

Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,446 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rome Termini, 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 Termini via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075, ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FS, and Libia/Lago Tana in around 37h 32m.

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