Istanbul to Dortmund by bus + train
This route from Istanbul to Dortmund is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 44h 30m in total, run by FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 20m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → CologneFlixBus
- 3trainCologne → Dortmund
Deutsche Bahn
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €202 | 44h 30m | 2 transfers |
| flight | €77 | 3h 20m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Dortmund by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Dortmund take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 44h 30m, 2 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Dortmund?
The best price in our latest check was €202. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Dortmund?
FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 20m. It is cheaper too, at €77.
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- Istanbul Dortmund bus
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- bus ticket Istanbul to Dortmund
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