Istanbul to Florence by bus
Florence lies 1,483 km (921 mi) west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi) of road.
| Istanbul | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Italy |
| Population | 15.7 million | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Florence are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 26 h 51 min journey lands only 25 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Florence
Crossing from Turkey into Italy: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Istanbul to Florence
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Staying in Florence
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Common questions
How far is Florence from Istanbul?
1,483 km (921 mi) in a straight line, west of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Florence by bus?
About 26 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Florence?
Florence is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Florence?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.