Cologne to Istanbul by bus

Travelling from Cologne to Istanbul by bus takes about 43h 50m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train + flight, at 25h 09m. The bus is still the cheapest.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare: €162
Total journey: 43h 50m
Change: 1 transfer
Operator: FlixBus

The journey, step by step

1
Cologne to BucharestFlixBus30h 55m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Bucharest
2
Bucharest to İstanbul Esenler OtogarıFlixBus11h 10m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time43h 50m

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

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Seats and the service

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Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

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Other ways to travel

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Flight	€219Checked Sep 5	25h 09m5 transfers	See Flight details

Flight€219Checked Sep 5
25h 09m · 5 transfersSee Flight details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

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