How to get from Istanbul to Bologna
- 1486 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 8h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 11 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 30m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€193
Cheapest
19h 10m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€78
Ground only
30h 56m
2 transfers
Bus
€94
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bologna: flight, bus. The two cities are about 1486 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 11 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1486 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Checked Oct 12 | 8h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €94Older observation | 30h 56m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Checked Oct 128h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€94Older observation30h 56m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Venice Marco Poloflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 35m - 2Venice Marco Polo → Bolognabus
FlixBus·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Bologna on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Venice Marco PoloSee live options and dates →FlixBusVenice Marco Polo-Bologna, Zurich Airport-Bologna, Venice Marco Polo-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Sofia, Sofia-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-BolognaBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Venice Marco PoloSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busVenice Marco Polo-PaduaBook →12GoPadua-BolognaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bologna works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Venice, about 2h 35m. Transfer in Venice and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bologna (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €85 over 6h 35m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Bologna: common questions
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Bologna?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bologna from Istanbul?
About 1486 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bologna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €78 to €106. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bologna?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bologna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026