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 €45 - €270 and takes 6h 58m.

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 4h 15m and costs €110 - €480.

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 23m.

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, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cologne?

The distance between Istanbul and Cologne is 2024 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 which takes 29h 21m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 4h 15m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 33h 23m.

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 4:07 PM in Istanbul and 2:07 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Istanbul to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cologne?

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ 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)IST - CGN
4h 15m
€114–472
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 58m
€49–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
29h 21m
€140–252
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 / ...
38h 55m
€183–381
Drive 2,407.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cologne2,407.6 km
21h 23m
€345–498
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 47m
€122–363
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 54m
€135–360
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 30m
€67–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
33h 23m
€114–168
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne / Bonn Airport BusterminalUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
39h 6m
€103–149
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
€362–1,380

Istanbul to Cologne by bus and train

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29h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,023.7 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Istanbul, 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 Istanbul to Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 33h 23m.

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