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 Pazardzhik which costs €120 - €170 and takes 35h 2m.

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 5h 52m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.

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 Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cottbus?

The distance between Istanbul and Cottbus is 1832 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 31h 14m and costs €190 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul 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 Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cottbus?

Cottbus is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:34 PM in Istanbul and 6:34 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 49m to drive from Istanbul to Cottbus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Cottbus?

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Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 536+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Istanbul to Cottbus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 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)IST - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 52m
€127–366
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)SAW - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h 45m
€72–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen29 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
31h 14m
€194–253
Night train, train
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 Doberlug-KirchhainRj
4. Take the train from Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
39h 35m
€191–268
Drive 1,990.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cottbus1,990.9 km
20h 49m
€283–408
Fly Istanbul to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dresden Airport (DRS)IST - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h 35m
€210–377
Fly Istanbul to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)IST - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 48m
€175–446
Fly Istanbul to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)IST - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
10h 5m
€128–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Cottbus bus station1306
34h 15m
€119–212
Bus, train via Pazardzhik
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardzhik Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
35h 2m
€122–165
Night train, train via Dresden
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-NeustadtNj
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
43h 12m
€162–413

Istanbul to Cottbus by bus, foot, and train

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31h 14mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,831.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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