There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Ankara by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane FCO - ESB
8h 11m₺5,351–12,477Train, bus via Padova
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain
- Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
39h 20m₺9,999–16,740Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
- Take the bus from Elbasan to Korçëbus
- Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
42h 31mDrive 2,644.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Ankaracar 2,644.1 km
24h 21m₺23,263–33,602Train to Naples Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane NAP - ESB
10h 1m₺8,267–16,653Train, night train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
- 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
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
46h 23m₺22,006–40,477Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ternitrain
- Take the bus from Terni - Bus Terminal to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
2d 2h₺8,862–11,269Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Termolibus 552
- Take the busferry from Termoli Terminal Bus to Tiranabusferry
- Take the bus from Tirana to Xánthibus
- Take the bus from Xánthi to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa to Ankarabus
2d 4h
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Ankara is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Ankara is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Ankara via Elbasan, Korçë and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ankara Gar via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 23m.
The distance between Rome and Ankara is 1808 km. The road distance is 2644.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Ankara without a car is to train and bus via Padova which takes 39h 20m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Rome to Ankara, including transfers.
Rome to Ankara bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Ankara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Ankara bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Elbasan station.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Ankara, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and AJet fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
Flights from Naples Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–21,000
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–6,500
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,900
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–7,000
- Website
- Italo Treno
- 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
- ₺5,052
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 4:33 PM in Rome and 5:33 PM in Ankara.
Rome to Ankara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ankara is 2644 km. It takes approximately 24h 21m to drive from Rome to Ankara.
There are 259+ hotels available in Ankara.






