How to get from Istanbul to Dortmund
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Dortmund. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 17m by flight, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 2009 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 €66, on Wed, Sep 9.
2009 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €69Checked Sep 8 | 5h 17m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €177Reading date not recorded | 45h 30m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Checked Sep 85h 17m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€177Reading date not recorded45h 30m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Dortmund: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Düsseldorf Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 20m - 2Düsseldorf Airport → Dortmundtrain
Deutsche Bahn·37m
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
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Dortmund
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€68Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Düsseldorf Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Airport-Dortmund AirportSee live options and dates →Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-DortmundBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLeverkusen-Dortmund central, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-CologneBook →
National ExpressCologne-DortmundBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, AJet, FlixBus, National Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Dortmund works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Düsseldorf, about 3h 20m. Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Dortmund (37 min). In total it's roughly €69 over 5h 17m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Dortmund: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Dortmund?
The most useful route takes about 5h 17m by flight, train, 1 transfer.
How far is Dortmund from Istanbul?
About 2009 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Dortmund cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €66 to €114. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Dortmund?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 17m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Dortmund?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 5h 17m. About 1h 20m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, AJet, FlixBus, National Express.
Can you get from Istanbul to Dortmund without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 45h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dortmund?
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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