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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Genoa to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
24h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.98–$101.63

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.16–$15.25

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.76–$41.92

TerraVision IT

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.07

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.08–$19.06

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$36.84

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Genoa to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
23h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.75–$177.86

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.25–$20.33

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.28

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$330.31
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$533.58
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$457.35
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.82–$266.79

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.99–$343.02
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$457.35
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$952.82

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$533.58
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$495.47
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.20–$1,524.52
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.16–$889.30

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$470.06
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$419.24

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$279.49

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$558.99

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$31.76
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.43–$35.57

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.52–$63.52
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$69.87

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.38–$50.82

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.70–$19.06
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$249.61–$1,240.83

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$89.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Istanbul is to bus via Genoa Piazza Acquaverde which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 33h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $163.04 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.

How far is it from Genoa to Istanbul?

The distance between Genoa and Istanbul is 1764 km. The road distance is 2092.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 32h 49m and costs $141.30 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Genoa to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Istanbul bus from?

Genoa to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Genoa station.

Bus or fly from Genoa to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Genoa to Istanbul is to fly which takes 10h 27m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $184.78 and takes 32h 49m.

Where does the Genoa to Istanbul bus arrive?

Genoa to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Genoa and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Genoa. It is currently 09:42 in Genoa and 11:42 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Genoa to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Istanbul is 2092 km. It takes approximately 19h 36m to drive from Genoa to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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