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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kerpen is to fly and train which costs €70 - €270 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kerpen is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €55 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kerpen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kerpen Sindorf via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kerpen?

The distance between Istanbul and Kerpen is 2108 km. The road distance is 2424.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kerpen without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 26m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Istanbul to Kerpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kerpen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kerpen is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 34h 49m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kerpen?

Kerpen is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:29 AM in Istanbul and 1:29 AM in Kerpen.

Where does the Istanbul to Kerpen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kerpen is 2425 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Istanbul to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Kerpen.

Istanbul to Kerpen - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Kerpen 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SAW - CGN
7h 28m
€59–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
29h 26m
€140–272
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen HbfRjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
40h 50m
€226–398
Night train
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 Koeln-EhrenfeldNj
46h 36m
€173–406
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
7h 32m
€97–408
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Horrem
8h 38m
€98–296
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 Horrem
8h 35m
€70–262
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)IST - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
8h 21m
€116–321
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)SAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Messe/Deutz
9h 26m
€100–397
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Horrem
10h 18m
€125–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
34h 49m
€117–174
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 / ...
40h 5m
€104–151
Drive 2,424.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kerpen2,424.6 km
21h 51m
€341–492
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerpen
21h 37m
€359–1,376

Istanbul to Kerpen by bus, foot, and train

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29h 26mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,107.8 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Kerpen Kolping-Center via Halkali, Halkali, Videle, Wien Hbf, Koeln-Ehrenfeld, Koeln-Ehrenfeld, Horrem, and Kerpen Horrem Bf in around 46h 36m.

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