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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cottbus is to bus and train via Plovdiv which costs €130 - €180 and takes 34h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 7h 42m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Cottbus via Lviv AS8 1 Dvirtseva Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 48m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cottbus?

The distance between Istanbul and Cottbus is 1836 km. The road distance is 1990.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cottbus without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 58m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Istanbul to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cottbus bus from?

Istanbul to Cottbus bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cottbus train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Cottbus bus arrive?

Istanbul to Cottbus bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cottbus?

Cottbus is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:56 PM in Istanbul and 8:56 PM in Cottbus.

Where does the Istanbul to Cottbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cottbus is 1991 km. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Istanbul to Cottbus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 483+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Istanbul to Cottbus - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cottbus by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 42m
€106–263
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 7m
€56–308
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
30h 58m
€209–376
Night train, train via Leipzig
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
39h 48m
€289–531
Drive 1,990.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cottbuscar 1,990.9 km
20h 59m
€283–409
Fly Istanbul to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane IST - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 14m
€205–418
Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 7m
€138–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus Gns-02
2. Take the bus from Lviv AS8 1 Dvirtseva Square to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
34h 4m
Bus, train via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
34h 28m
€130–175
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
40h 41m
€209–296

Istanbul to Cottbus by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

30h 58mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,835.6 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Cottbus via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Lviv AS8 1 Dvirtseva Square in around 34h 4m.

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