Istanbul to Florence by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Florence by bus takes about 44h 10m, run by FlixBus, ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 5h 10m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Recommended route
€174
44h 10m·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 Alibeyköy → Edirne
FlixBus - 2busEdirne → Sofia
ArdaTur - 3busSofia → LjubljanaFlixBus
- 4busLjubljana → FlorenceFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €174 | 44h 10m | 3 transfers |
| flight | €214 | 5h 10m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Florence by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Florence take by bus?
About 44h 10m, 3 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Florence?
The best price in our latest check was €174. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Florence?
FlixBus, ArdaTur. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 5h 10m. The bus wins on price.
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