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How to get fromIstanbul to Cologneby plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Cologne by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane IST - CGN
    6h 41m
    €124–413

  2. 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 plane SAW - CGN
    7h 1m
    €69–373

  3. Bus, train via Munich

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    27h 48m
    €180–538

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
    4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    39h 28m
    €201–551

  5. Drive 2,407.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Colognecar car 2,407.6 km
    21h 24m
    €349–503

  6. Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane IST - DUS
    7h 2m
    €117–354

  7. 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 plane SAW - DUS
    7h 27m
    €82–414

  8. Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane IST - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    7h 11m
    €152–392

  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane plane SAW - DTM
    2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain train
    8h 56m

  10. Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane IST - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    9h 15m
    €154–406

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus bus N28
    32h 21m
    €125–198

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain train Ice
    44h 42m
    €158–381

  13. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Salzburg Hbfcar car
    2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain train
    3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar car
    24h 52m
    €419–593

Istanbul to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration27h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest 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 32h 21m.

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