Cologne to Istanbul by train
Travelling from Cologne to Istanbul by train takes about 50h 56m, run by FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 10m.
Recommended route
$254
50h 56m·3 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busCologne → Vienna
FlixBus - 2busVienna → SofiaFlixBus
- 3busSofia → PlovdivFlixBus
- 4trainPlovdiv → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $254 | 50h 56m | 3 transfers |
| Recommended | $74 | 3h 10m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Cologne to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Cologne to Istanbul take by train?
About 50h 56m, 3 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Cologne to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $254. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Cologne to Istanbul?
FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 10m. It is cheaper too, at $83.
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