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Milan to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Milan Lampugnano M1 to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$57.17–$95.28

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:
$10.80–$15.25

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
5 times 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–$12.70

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:
$5.21–$20.33

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–$38.11

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
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 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.25–$21.60

Arda Tur

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

Srbija Tours

Phone:
+381 (11) 761-4545
Website:
srbijatours.com/
Bus from Padova to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
13h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$51.48

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$470.06
Plane from Linate Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.61
Plane from Linate Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$520.88
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$520.88

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$470.06
Plane from Linate Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.61

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.16–$952.82
Plane from Linate Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$520.88
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.68–$1,079.87

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.23–$419.24
Plane from Linate Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$495.47

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–$520.88

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.80–$33.03

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Padova
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$82.58
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$82.58

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Padova
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.82–$69.87
Train from Milan Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.65–$52.09
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.28–$62.25

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.52–$24.14

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$6.99

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Padova
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.52–$127.04

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:
$256.58–$1,275.44

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 36h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Milan to Istanbul?

The distance between Milan and Istanbul is 1757 km. The road distance is 1960.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Milan to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Istanbul bus from?

Milan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta station.

Bus or fly from Milan to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Milan to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $195.65 and takes 31h.

Where does the Milan to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Milan and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Milan. It is currently 15:35 in Milan and 17:35 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Milan to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Istanbul is 1961 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Milan to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly from Linate Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, easyJet and three other airlines offer flights from Linate Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Milan to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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