What is the cheapest way to get from Lucca to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 4.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 30h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucca to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stazione fs Lucca and arriving at Istanbul via Firenze T2 Guidoni, Stazione Santa Maria Novella and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Yenikapi via Firenze S.M.N., Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

How far is it from Lucca to Istanbul?

The distance between Lucca and Istanbul is 1680 km. The road distance is 1977.5 km.

How do I travel from Lucca to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Lucca to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 9m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Lucca to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lucca to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Istanbul bus from?

Lucca to Istanbul bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, depart from Stazione fs Lucca station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Istanbul train from?

Lucca to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Bus or fly from Lucca to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lucca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 31h 44m.

Where does the Lucca to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lucca to Istanbul bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, arrive at Firenze T2 Guidoni station.

What is the time difference between Lucca and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lucca. It is currently 7:32 PM in Lucca and 8:32 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Lucca to Istanbul train arrive?

Lucca to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Istanbul is 1978 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Lucca to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4440+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lucca to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Lucca to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night 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.

Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
7h 59m
₺6,670–19,823
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Padovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Padova to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
30h 9m
₺4,936–8,539
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
41h 5m
₺19,996–37,429
Drive 1,977.5 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Istanbulcar 1,977.5 km
18h 17m
₺17,407–25,143
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
8h 6m
₺6,673–17,846
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
9h 58m
₺7,620–24,623
Fly Pisa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PSA - SAW
8h 15m
₺6,018–12,729
Fly Pisa International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul (IST)plane PSA - IST
8h 32m
₺6,515–18,706
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
10h 38m
₺7,393–30,346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stazione fs Lucca to Firenze T2 Guidonibus Dd
2. Take the bus from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
31h 44m
₺7,575–8,854
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
38h 33m
₺6,615–10,384
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus
41h 20m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

₺7,073Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,680 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stazione fs Lucca to Istanbul via Firenze T2 Guidoni, Fratelli Rosselli, Stazione Santa Maria Novella, and Kumanovo in around 31h 44m.

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