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How to Travel from

Cologne to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$763.36

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$267.17
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$496.18
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$496.18
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$534.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$521.63

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$521.63
Plane from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.98–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.45–$356.23

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Train from Koeln Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$229.01

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,208.65

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$256.95–$1,277.27

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$32.76

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$27.99

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$29.26

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Cologne to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
35h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$254.45–$368.96

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Cologne to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
24h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Nasir Tours

Phone:
+389 42 218 007
Website:
nasirtours.mk/en/destinations
Bus from Cologne to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
22h 17m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$99.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Istanbul is to fly which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Istanbul via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Yenikapi via Frankfurt, Nuernberg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Istanbul?

The distance between Cologne and Istanbul is 2087 km. The road distance is 2410.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cologne to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Istanbul bus from?

Cologne to Istanbul bus services, operated by LONI Tours - Travel Agency, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Istanbul train from?

Cologne to Istanbul train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cologne to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $130.43 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cologne to Istanbul bus services, operated by LONI Tours - Travel Agency, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 19:34 in Cologne and 21:34 in Istanbul.

Where does the Cologne to Istanbul train arrive?

Cologne to Istanbul train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Istanbul is 2411 km. It takes approximately 22h 4m to drive from Cologne to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport?

Fly Armenia Airways and Pegasus Airlines offer flights from Cologne Bonn Airport Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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