There are 12 ways to get from Parma to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or busferry
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Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
6h 54m₺6,138–16,540Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
- Take the bus from Padova to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
28h 50m₺4,004–7,656Train, night train
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 46m₺19,014–36,546Drive 1,887.6 km
- Drive from Parma to Istanbulcar 1,887.6 km
18h 3m₺16,635–24,029Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
7h 2m₺6,141–14,563Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
7h 58m₺5,822–26,491Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
8h 2m₺5,989–18,378Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
8h 39m₺6,638–23,740Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
8h 47m₺5,041–21,763Bus
- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus 30 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
32h 15m₺5,742–7,491Train, bus via Sofia
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
36h 39m₺6,645–11,013Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Parma to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
46h 30m
Parma to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 4.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 28h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Parma Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre and Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Yenikapi via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 46m.
The distance between Parma and Istanbul is 1602 km. The road distance is 1887.6 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 50m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Parma to Istanbul, including transfers.
Parma to Istanbul bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Istanbul bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Parma Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bologna Autostazione, Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade bus station in around 32h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–23,000
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–21,000
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–15,000
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,600
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,900
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,600
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,600
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,900
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,900
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Padova to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,300
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Parma. It is currently 9:22 AM in Parma and 10:22 AM in Istanbul.
Parma to Istanbul train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Istanbul is 1888 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Parma to Istanbul.
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