There are 10 ways to get from Padova to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
best- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
6h 22m₺5,359–22,859Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padova to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
25h 39m₺2,777–4,169Bus via Sofia
- Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
25h₺6,220–6,920Drive 1,710 km
- Drive from Padova to Istanbulcar 1,710 km
15h 56m₺15,051–21,741Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
6h 56m₺6,336–17,061Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
- Take the train from Padova to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
6h 30m₺3,762–20,882Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
7h 4m₺6,339–15,084Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airport
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
8h 10m₺17,707–57,244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
29h 27m₺5,799–9,265Bus #2
- Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Istanbulbus
31h 27m₺8,367
Padova to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 25h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
The distance between Padova and Istanbul is 1486 km. The road distance is 1710 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 25h and costs 6.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Padova to Istanbul, including transfers.
Padova to Istanbul bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 25h.
Padova to Istanbul bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Padova. It is currently 12:44 PM in Padova and 1:44 PM in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padova to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Central Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 25h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–15,000
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–23,000
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺950–2,000
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺230–460
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺950–2,000
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +359 2 980 56 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- mm-travel.bg
Bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺5,021
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
Bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺5,021
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
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Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Istanbul is 1710 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Padova to Istanbul.
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