Messina to Konya by bus
Konya lies 1,481 km (920 mi) east of Messina, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,807 km (1,123 mi) of road.
| Messina | Konya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 219,948 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in Konya are 1 h ahead of Messina right now, so a 26 h 50 min journey lands 27 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Konya
Crossing from Italy into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book buses from Messina to Konya
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Staying in Konya
Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Konya. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (8), and 8 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 15,610 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Konya
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Common questions
How far is Konya from Messina?
1,481 km (920 mi) in a straight line, east of Messina; by road roughly 1,807 km (1,123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Messina to Konya by bus?
About 26 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Messina and Konya?
Konya is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Konya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Konya?
Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Konya, bookable on this site.
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.