How to get from Ankara to Cologne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
12h 10m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€139
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 10m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2350 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €125, on Mon, Sep 7.
This fare comes from a search on September 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2350 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €73Checked Sep 19 | 12h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €165Older observation | 52h 42m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€73Checked Sep 1912h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€165Older observation52h 42m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Istanbulflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 10m - 2Istanbul → EindhovenflightPegasus Airlines·2h 30m
- 3Eindhoven Airport → Cologne/Bonn Airportbus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Ankara to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€97October 2026
€73Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesAnkara-Istanbul, Istanbul-EindhovenSee live options and dates →FlixBusEindhoven Airport-Cologne/Bonn Airport, Kayaş-Istanbul, Sofia-Munich, Munich-CologneBook →Airport shuttle busAnkara Esenboğa Airport-KayaşBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Cologne works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Ankara to Eindhoven, connecting in Istanbul, about 8h 10m. Transfer in Eindhoven and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cologne (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €139 over 12h 10m, 2 transfers.
Ankara to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 12h 10m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Cologne from Ankara?
About 2350 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €126 to €331. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Cologne?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 12h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Cologne?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 10m. About 1h 30m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Cologne?
Ankara is ESB and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written ESB to CGN.
Which operators run Ankara to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 18 Sep 2026