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Six ways to Travel from Rome to Istanbul

Composite routes from Rome to Istanbul

Cheapest
20 h 46 min
Car
2224 km.
from $122
Other
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1371 km.
from $190.88
34 h 6 min
1372 km.
from $223.35
6 h 41 min
Train, Plane
1371 km.
from $273.15
40 h 46 min
1372 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$49.54

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.57

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$63.52

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$256.56–$1,275.37

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.41

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$32.71

Airlines

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$1,016.29

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$698.70

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$1,016.29
Plane from Naples International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,079.81

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$343.00

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.03–$47.00

Veli Trans

Phone:
+381 69 756756
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/D.o.o.VeliTrans
Bus from Roma Termini to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
22h 46m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Email:
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
21h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$136.35

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/erhantrans/
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabul
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
39h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.57–$114.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $97.83 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Istanbul via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 6m.

How far is it from Rome to Istanbul?

The distance between Rome and Istanbul is 1446 km. The road distance is 2223.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 34h 6m and costs $141.30 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rome to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Istanbul bus from?

Rome to Istanbul bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Rome to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $97.83 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $163.04 and takes 34h 6m. There are no good options to train between Rome to Istanbul.

Where does the Rome to Istanbul bus arrive?

Rome to Istanbul bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Rome. It is currently 15:01 in Rome and 17:01 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Rome to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Istanbul is 2223 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Rome to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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