Kraków to Istanbul by train + bus
This route from Kraków to Istanbul is not by train the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 52h 11m in total, run by FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 15m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busKraków → Budapest Népliget
FlixBus - 2busBudapest Népliget → Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaFlixBus
- 3trainBucharest → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €241 | 52h 11m | 2 transfers |
| flight | €192 | 2h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Kraków to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Kraków to Istanbul take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 52h 11m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Kraków to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €241. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Kraków 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 2h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €192.
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