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Eight ways to Travel from Palermo to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (3 124 km)
31 h 3 min
3124 km.
from $171
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Palermo Airport to Istanbul)
6 h 14 min
1373 km.
from $310.52
Bus, Plane (Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
9 h 58 min
1373 km.
from $162.52
Bus
33 h 53 min
1372 km.
Ferry
26 h 51 min
1370 km.
from $590
Bus, Plane (Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
7 h 56 min
1373 km.
from $237.48
Train, Ferry, Bus
34 h 7 min
1370 km.
Train, Bus
44 h 47 min
1372 km.

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Palermo to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.87–$101.63
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brindisi to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Port of Bari to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Villa San Giovanni to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
16h 47m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Taranto Port to Shkoder,Rruga
Ave. Duration:
14h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week

Firenze Lines

Phone:
+355696383030
Website:
firenzelines.com/
Bus from Port of Bari to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Tiranë to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.46–$62.25
Bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.27–$69.87

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.63–$82.57

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Katerini to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.87–$127.04

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$21.60

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Vlore , station to Kateríni
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$279.48
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$330.30

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.63

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$279.48
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$304.89

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,016.29
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.07–$1,016.29

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$381.11
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$444.63

Air Malta

Website:
airmalta.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$1,016.29

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$50.81
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.30–$47.00
Train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$35.57
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taranto
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$27.95

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Email:
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Porto di Brindisi to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$57.17

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Istanbul is to bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 6h 15m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Istanbul via Brindisi, Vlore , station and Katerini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 53m.

How far is it from Palermo to Istanbul?

The distance between Palermo and Istanbul is 1451 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 33h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Palermo to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Istanbul bus from?

Palermo to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Palermo to Istanbul is to bus which takes 33h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $173.91 - $228.26 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Palermo to Istanbul bus arrive?

Palermo to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brindisi station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 05:43 in Palermo and 07:43 in Istanbul.

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

Fly Armenia Airways, Alitalia, Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines offer flights from Palermo Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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