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How to Travel from

Florence to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$304.90
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$495.47

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Galileo Galilei International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.19–$266.79

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Galileo Galilei International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$470.06

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$304.90
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$1,016.34

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
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:
$228.68–$1,079.87
Plane from Galileo Galilei International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$533.58
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.68–$952.82

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$470.06

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.34–$482.76
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.45–$533.58

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Galileo Galilei International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.19–$292.20

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.99–$19.06

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.41–$88.93

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$53.36–$69.87

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

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

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–$92.47

Bus operators

Florentia Bus

Phone:
+39 055 967024
Website:
florentiabus.it
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.75

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.03–$47.01

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
14h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$136.36
Bus from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
16h 43m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$136.36

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Website:
facebook.com/erhantrans/
Bus from Pristina to Instabul
Ave. Duration:
15h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily

Saba Tours

Phone:
+ 383 044 233 555
Website:
sabagroup.eu/
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs $86.96 - $195.65 and takes 35h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stazione Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Istanbul via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

How far is it from Florence to Istanbul?

The distance between Florence and Istanbul is 1564 km. The road distance is 1949.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 36m and costs $152.17 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Florence to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Istanbul bus from?

Florence to Istanbul bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Stazione Santa Maria Novella station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Florence to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $163.04 and takes 29h 13m. There are no good options to train between Florence to Istanbul.

Where does the Florence to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Florence and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Florence. It is currently 09:33 in Florence and 11:33 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Florence to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Istanbul is 1949 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Florence 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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