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 - €290 and takes 7h 40m.

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 41m and costs €100 - €340.

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 22m.

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 39h 7m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cologne?

The distance between Istanbul and Cologne is 2028 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 49m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 41m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 33h 22m.

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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:54 PM in Istanbul and 6:54 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 27m to drive from Istanbul to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul 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)plane IST - CGN
6h 41m
€100–339
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)plane SAW - CGN
7h 2m
€47–227
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
28h 49m
€192–374
Night train, train
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
€220–394
Drive 2,407.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Colognecar 2,407.6 km
21h 27m
€337–486
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
7h 14m
€90–228
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 40m
€54–281
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
€135–324
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 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
33h 22m
€122–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
45h 19m
€157–253
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
21h 36m
€355–1,370

Istanbul to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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28h 49mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,027.6 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) 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 22m.

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