What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Istanbul is to fly which costs 2.900 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Istanbul via Leverkusen and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Yenikapi via Muenchen Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Istanbul?

The distance between Cologne and Istanbul is 2087 km. The road distance is 2408.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Munich which takes 31h 30m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cologne to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Istanbul bus from?

Cologne to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Istanbul train from?

Cologne to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cologne to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 36h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cologne to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 11:57 AM in Cologne and 1:57 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Cologne to Istanbul train arrive?

Cologne to Istanbul train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Istanbul is 2409 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Cologne to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cologne to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CGN - SAW
6h 35m
₺2,931–12,518
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
31h 30m
₺6,721–21,022
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof969 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
39h 26m
₺15,049–37,667
Drive 2,408.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Istanbul2,408.6 km
21h 26m
₺16,997–24,551
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)CGN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 10m
₺4,748–20,777
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DUS - SAW
7h 10m
₺3,176–26,977
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul (IST)DUS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 41m
₺4,693–17,236
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)FRA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 42m
₺5,491–16,661
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)DTM - SAW
8h 4m
₺4,992–20,255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
36h 5m
₺5,711–8,774
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 6m
₺20,882–111,708
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Burgas Bus Station South
3. Take the bus from Burgas West to Istanbul Otogari
45h 14m
₺7,558–15,113

Cologne to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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31h 30mAverage Duration

₺6,721Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,086.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Istanbul via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Munich in around 36h 5m.

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