What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne is to fly which costs €45 - €260 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Istanbul, Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Cologne?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Cologne is 2013 km. The road distance is 2407.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 30h 35m and costs €120 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Cologne bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Cologne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Cologne train from?

Istanbul (State) to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 34h 56m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Cologne bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Cologne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Cologne?

Cologne is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 7:11 AM in Istanbul (State) and 5:11 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Cologne train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Cologne is 2408 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Cologne.

Istanbul (State) to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Cologne by plane, bus, train, 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 Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
4h 10m
€108–494
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SAW - CGN
6h 20m
€46–260
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
30h 35m
€121–281
Night train, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
39h 3m
€184–401
Drive 2,407.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cologne2,407.6 km
21h 23m
€341–493
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 41m
€116–385
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 47m
€129–352
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SAW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 51m
€66–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
34h 56m
€112–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Burgas Bus Station South
3. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz StadtmitteRe
5. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln SuedRe
2d 2h
€209–294
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln SuedIce
41h 48m
€223–266
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
21h 29m
€359–1,375

Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,013.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Köln Heumarkt via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 34h 56m.

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