Rome to Gebze by bus
Gebze lies 1,415 km (879 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi) of road.
| Rome | Gebze | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 2.3 million | 281,436 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in Gebze are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 25 h 38 min journey lands 26 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gebze
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 Rome to Gebze
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Staying in Gebze
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Common questions
How far is Gebze from Rome?
1,415 km (879 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Gebze by bus?
About 25 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Gebze?
Gebze is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Gebze?
The Lira (TRY).
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.