Cologne to Istanbul by flight + train
This route from Cologne to Istanbul is not by plane the whole way: by train, flight it takes about 14h 50m in total, run by Deutsche Bahn, Condor, Air Serbia. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €164. The flight is still the quickest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainCologne/Bonn Airport → Frankfurt am Main
Deutsche Bahn - 2flightFrankfurt am Main → Vienna International
Condor - 3flightVienna → Belgrade
Air Serbia - 4flightBelgrade → IstanbulAir Serbia
flight or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | €236 | 14h 50m | 3 transfers |
| bus | €164 | 43h 55m | 2 transfers |
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 together take about 14h 50m, 3 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Cologne to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €236. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Cologne to Istanbul?
Deutsche Bahn, Condor, Air Serbia. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €164. The flight wins on journey time.
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