How to get from Dalaman to Cologne
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We compared the ways to travel from Dalaman to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 52h 25m by bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 2344 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 €80, on Thu, Aug 27.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2344 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €82Checked Sep 7 | 3h 51mdirect | See Flight details |
| Bus | €182Older observation | 52h 25m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€82Checked Sep 73h 51m · directSee Flight details
- Bus€182Older observation52h 25m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dalaman 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.
- 1Dalaman → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·12h 52m - 2Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 3Sofia → Munich centralbusFlixBus·21h 55m
- 4Munich central → FrankfurtbusFlixBus·5h
- 5Frankfurt → ColognebusFlixBus·1h 55m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Dalaman to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€82Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Kamil KoçDalaman-Istanbul, Sofia-Munich central, Munich central-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-CologneBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dalaman to Cologne works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Dalaman to Istanbul, about 12h 52m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Sofia (7h 55m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Munich central (21h 55m). Transfer in Munich central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt (5h). Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cologne (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €182 over 52h 25m, 4 transfers.
Dalaman to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dalaman to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 52h 25m by bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Cologne from Dalaman?
About 2344 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dalaman to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €119 to €182. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Dalaman to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Dalaman to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 52h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dalaman 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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