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 18m.

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 18m and costs €45 - €260.

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, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 49m.

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 29h 58m and costs €130 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 18m and costs €45 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 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 10:47 PM in Istanbul (State) and 8:47 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 28m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ 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)SAW - CGN
6h 18m
€49–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
29h 58m
€133–431
Night train, train via Munich
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen HbfRjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
42h 49m
€218–556
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
Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
6h 44m
€92–412
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 50m
€66–281
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
7h 15m
€95–338
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
7h 21m
€109–335
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)SAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
8h 15m
€91–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
34h 56m
€111–176
Bus via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše TomićCitylines 86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Cologne
40h 32m
€159–257
Drive 2,407.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cologne2,407.6 km
21h 28m
€340–491
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
21h 29m
€358–1,374

Istanbul (State) to Cologne by bus

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40h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,064.4 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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 56m.

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