There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Tarsus by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cukurova (COV)plane FCO - COV
8h 39m₺8,358–17,134Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
- Take the bus from Venezia, Piazzale Roma to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsusbus
42h 19m₺10,053–14,436Drive, car train
- Drive from Rome to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
- Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
- Drive from Edirne to Tarsuscar
2d 6h₺25,357–68,405Drive 3,098.2 km
- Drive from Rome to Tarsuscar 3,098.2 km
28h 9m₺27,604–39,872Train, bus and ferry, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the busferry from Port of Bari to Shkodërbusferry
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Tarsusbus
47h 51mBus 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 Esenler Otogar to Tarsusbus
2dBus
- Take the bus from ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FS to RIETI | Piazza Cavour # f1068bus
- Take the bus from Rieti Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Tarsusbus
2d 4h₺10,946–12,552
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cukurova (COV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Tarsus is to train and bus which costs 10.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 42h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Tarsus is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Tarsus. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Tarsus via Elbasan, Korçë and Esenler Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Rome and Tarsus is 2086 km. The road distance is 3098.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Tarsus without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 19m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Rome to Tarsus, including transfers.
Rome to Tarsus bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
The best way to get from Rome to Tarsus is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.
Rome to Tarsus bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Elbasan station.
Tarsus is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 4:35 PM in Rome and 5:35 PM in Tarsus.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Tarsus, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cukurova (COV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termini to Tarsus via Val D'aosta/Staz.Ne Nomentana, ROMA | Stazione Nomentana FS, RIETI | Piazza Cavour # f1068, Rieti Station, Skopje, Transporten Centar, Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler, and İstanbul Dudullu in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Cukurova via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–23,000
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–7,000
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–6,500
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Venezia, Piazzale Roma to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Tarsus is 3098 km. It takes approximately 28h 9m to drive from Rome to Tarsus.
There are one+ hotels available in Tarsus.




