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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kalk is to fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kalk is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kalk?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kalk. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Köln Kalk Kapelle via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kalk?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kalk. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Köln Kalk Kapelle via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 29m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kalk?

The distance between Istanbul and Kalk is 2029 km. The road distance is 2403.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 11m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Istanbul to Kalk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kalk bus from?

Istanbul to Kalk bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kalk train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Kalk?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kalk is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 32h 48m.

Where does the Istanbul to Kalk bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kalk bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kalk?

Kalk is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:19 AM in Istanbul and 5:19 AM in Kalk.

Where does the Istanbul to Kalk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kalk?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kalk is 2404 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Kalk.

Where can I stay near Kalk?

There are 615+ hotels available in Kalk.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Kalk 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 45m
€105–348
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 5m
€50–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
29h 11m
€186–360
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 29m
€211–375
Drive 2,403.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kalkcar 2,403.8 km
21h 26m
€343–495
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
7h 15m
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)plane SAW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
7h 41m
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 47m
€139–328
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 Messe/Deutztrain
9h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
32h 48m
€121–191
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Colognebus
38h 30m
€167–307
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kalkcar
21h 37m
€362–1,380

Istanbul to Kalk by bus, foot, train, and subway

2Weekly Services

29h 11mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,028.8 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kalk, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Köln Kalk Kapelle via Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, Leverkusen Mitte, Koeln-Muelheim, and Köln Mülheim Graf-Adolf-Str. in around 32h 48m.

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