There are 10 ways to get from Turkey to Bologna by plane, bus, night train, train, 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 Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
5h 44m€112–282Fly Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ESB - BLQ
8h 5m€62–272Bus via Munich
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonnebus
30h 25m€146–221Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
39h 30m€196–299Drive 1,825.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bolognacar 1,825.4 km
17h 10m€295–426Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
6h 9m€87–412Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ADB - BLQ
7h 8m€121–291Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 27m€109–404Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
37h 42m€109–115Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-Sobus
- Take the bus from Constanța to Bologna Centralebus
44h 26m€153–217
Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Bologna is to train and bus which costs €105 - €115 and takes 37h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Bologna is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne via München Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 30m.
The distance between Turkey and Bologna is 1511 km. The road distance is 1825.4 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Bologna without a car is to bus via Munich which takes 30h 25m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Turkey to Bologna, including transfers.
Turkey to Bologna bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Turkey to Bologna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Bologna is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 30h 25m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Bologna, Italy?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul, Munich, and München Hackerbrücke in around 30h 25m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–410
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–410
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–230
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Turkey to Bologna bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
Bologna is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 9:53 PM in Turkey and 8:53 PM in Bologna.
Turkey to Bologna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Bologna is 1825 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Turkey to Bologna.
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