Cologne to Istanbul by flight + train + bus
This route from Cologne to Istanbul is not by plane the whole way: by train, bus, flight it takes about 36h 37m in total, run by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, ÖBB, Local bus, Pegasus Airlines. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €187. The flight is still the quickest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainCologne/Bonn Airport → Düsseldorf
Deutsche Bahn - 2busDüsseldorf central → Vienna
FlixBus - 3trainVienna → Linz
ÖBB - 4busLinz → Munich centralFlixBus
- 5busMunich central → Munich AirportLocal bus
- 6flightMunich Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Pegasus Airlines
flight or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | €222 | 36h 37m | 5 transfers |
| bus | €187 | 43h 50m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Cologne to Istanbul by plane: common questions
How long does Cologne to Istanbul take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + train + bus together take about 36h 37m, 5 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Cologne to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €222. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Cologne to Istanbul?
Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, ÖBB, Local bus, Pegasus Airlines. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €187. The flight wins on journey time.
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