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 €55 - €290 and takes 7h 2m.

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 6h 24m and costs €45 - €230.

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 55m.

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, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

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

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Cologne is 2064 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 which takes 30h 2m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 6h 24m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 34h 55m.

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 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 4:41 PM in Istanbul (State) and 3:41 PM in Cologne.

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

Istanbul (State) to Cologne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle 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 27m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

Istanbul (State) to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SAW - CGN
6h 24m
€48–227
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
30h 2m
€184–356
Night train, train via Munich
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
39h 7m
€209–372
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
39h 26m
€269–521
Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane IST - CGN
6h 41m
€102–345
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SAW - DUS
7h 2m
€59–283
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
7h 14m
€92–230
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 26m
€137–324
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
34h 55m
€116–191
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Colognebus
38h 58m
€167–347
Drive 2,407.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Colognecar 2,407.6 km
21h 27m
€343–495
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
21h 36m
€360–1,377

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,064.5 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. 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 55m.

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