Buses from Rome to Istanbul

Travel between Rome, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey by bus is: Partially open.

What is the status of international entry into Turkey from Italy?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Turkey from Rome?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival

What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?

When traveling in Turkey, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/20/21. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your bus from Rome to Istanbul before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Istanbul to Rome is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Italy from Turkey?

Reentry to Italy is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Istanbul?

What are the requirements?

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
• COVID-19 testing required within 72 hours from entering the country
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Rome, Italy?

The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

Last checked on 9/22/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Rome from Istanbul here.

There are a few bus stations in Rome to start your journey from including Rome, Tiburtina Station, Rome, Termini (G) and Rome, Roma Ostiense. In Istanbul you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Istanbul, Büyük Otogari, İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and İstanbul, Büyük İstanbul Otogarı.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Roma Termini   and arrive in Istanbul, Büyük Otogari.

Passengers board their bus most frequently from Roma Termini and travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center to this bus station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari and need to travel approximately 3 mile (s) / 5 km from the bus station to the city center in Istanbul.