There are 7 ways to get from Rome to İzmit by plane, train, bus, busferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane FCO - SAW
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain
6h 59m₺4,371–21,508Train, 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 Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
36h 32m₺9,164–14,656Bus 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus
38h 13mDrive 2,301.7 km
- Drive from Rome to İzmitcar 2,301.7 km
21h 17m₺20,408–29,478Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)plane FCO - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus
7h 52mTrain, 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 Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
44h 27m₺8,531–13,726Bus
- Take the bus from Rome, Termini to Cernavodăbus
- Take the bus from Cernavodă to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus
2d 13h₺9,168–14,165
Rome to İzmit by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to İzmit is to fly and train which costs 4.300 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to İzmit is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to İzmit station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Kocaeli bus station via Elbasan, Korçë and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 13m.
The distance between Rome and İzmit is 1533 km. The road distance is 2301.7 km.
The best way to get from Rome to İzmit without a car is to train and bus via Padova which takes 36h 32m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Rome to İzmit, including transfers.
Rome to İzmit bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to İzmit bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Elbasan station.
İzmit is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 11:52 AM in Rome and 12:52 PM in İzmit.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to İzmit is 2302 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Rome to İzmit.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and İzmit, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Rome, Termini to Kocaeli bus station via Cernavodă, Cernavodă, Istanbul, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–28,000
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Istanbul via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–28,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,143
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,299
- Single Room
- ₺4,143
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,022
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺260–370
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,143
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,299
- Single Room
- ₺4,143
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,022
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺260–370
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
- ₺4,998
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
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