What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Vatican City?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Vatican City is to fly which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Vatican City?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Vatican City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Milizie/Distretto Militare via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Vatican City. 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 16m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Vatican City?

The distance between Istanbul and Vatican City is 1438 km. The road distance is 2200.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Vatican City without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Vatican City 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 Vatican City?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Istanbul to Vatican City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Vatican City bus from?

Istanbul to Vatican City bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Vatican City train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Vatican City?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Vatican City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 38h 2m.

Where does the Istanbul to Vatican City bus arrive?

Istanbul to Vatican City bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Vatican City?

Vatican City is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:11 AM in Istanbul and 6:11 AM in Vatican City.

Where does the Istanbul to Vatican City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Vatican City?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Vatican City is 2200 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Istanbul to Vatican City.

Where can I stay near Vatican City?

There are 21523+ hotels available in Vatican City.

Istanbul to Vatican City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Vatican City 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 10m
€89–237
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 30m
€74–327
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 16m
€245–389
Drive 2,200.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Vatican Citycar 2,200.1 km
20h 27m
€347–501
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 8m
€135–372
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 51m
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 Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
38h 2m
€155–165

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

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Distance: 1,437.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Vatican City?

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 Emo via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075, ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 38h 2m.

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