Istanbul to Bologna by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Bologna by bus takes about 50h 40m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 35m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Recommended route
€211
50h 40m·3 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → RomeFlixBus
- 3busRome → FlorenceFlixBus
- 4busFlorence → BolognaFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €211 | 50h 40m | 3 transfers |
| flight | €314 | 2h 35m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Bologna by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bologna take by bus?
About 50h 40m, 3 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Bologna?
The best price in our latest check was €211. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Bologna?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 35m. The bus wins on price.
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