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Rome to Sancaktepe by bus

Sancaktepe lies 1,395 km (867 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 25 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,702 km (1,057 mi) of road.

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RomeSancaktepe
CountryItalyTurkey
Population2.3 million489,848
Elevation52 m (171 ft)114 m (374 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Rome)UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul)

Clocks in Sancaktepe are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 25 h 17 min journey lands 26 h 17 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Sancaktepe

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 Sancaktepe

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Sancaktepe

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Common questions

How far is Sancaktepe from Rome?

1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,702 km (1,057 mi).

How long does it take to get from Rome to Sancaktepe by bus?

About 25 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Rome and Sancaktepe?

Sancaktepe is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).

What currency do I need in Sancaktepe?

The Lira (TRY).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.