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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cologne is to fly which costs €50 - €260 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul 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 40h 11m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cologne?

The distance between Istanbul and Cologne is 2030 km. The road distance is 2407.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 28h 47m and costs €130 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Istanbul to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cologne train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cologne?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 33h 24m.

Where does the Istanbul to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cologne?

Cologne is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:23 PM in Istanbul and 5:23 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Istanbul to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cologne is 2408 km. It takes approximately 21h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Cologne by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
6h 59m
€92–411
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 55m
€54–257
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
28h 47m
€132–430
Night train, train
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 / ...
40h 11m
€218–556
Drive 2,407.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cologne2,407.6 km
21h 28m
€338–488
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 30m
€95–327
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
7h 27m
€67–283
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 47m
€103–324
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 52m
€92–375
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
33h 24m
€112–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas West
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz StadtmitteRe
4. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln SuedRe
2d
€167–259
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
21h 29m
€357–1,372

Istanbul to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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28h 47mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,030.4 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Istanbul, 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 Istanbul to Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 33h 24m.

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