What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Aksaray via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.

How far is it from Rome to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Rome and Istanbul (State) is 1474 km. The road distance is 2196.2 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 54m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rome to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Rome to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Rome to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 34h 20m.

Where does the Rome to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Rome to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Rome. It is currently 2:59 AM in Rome and 4:59 AM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Rome to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Istanbul (State) is 2196 km. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Rome to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4137+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Rome to Istanbul (State) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane FCO - SAW
5h 38m
₺4,353–20,329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain
2. Take the bus from Padova to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Aksaraybus
28h 54m
₺6,861–10,935
Drive 2,196.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Istanbulcar 2,196.2 km
20h 23m
₺19,768–28,553
Fly to Istanbul
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)plane FCO - IST
6h 13m
₺5,295–14,371
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the busferry from Port of Bari to Shkodërbusferry
3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
34h 10m
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Aksaraybus
34h 20m
₺8,016–9,222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome, Termini to Cernavodăbus
2. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Istanbulbus
2d 10h
₺8,999–13,119

Rome to Istanbul (State) by bus

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34h 20mAverage Duration

₺8,016Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,474.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Aksaray via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 20m.

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