How to Travel from
Cologne to Istanbul
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Cologne, Germany → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Istanbul
Composite routes from Cologne to Istanbul
Cheapest
21 h 14 min
Car
2408 km.
from $132
Fastest
3 h 4 min
Plane
Other
29 h 35 min
2014 km.
from $176.33
7 h 14 min
Train, Plane
2013 km.
from $136.85
7 h 6 min
Train, Plane
2013 km.
from $184.62
6 h 58 min
Train, Plane
2013 km.
from $259.33
8 h 6 min
Train, Plane
2013 km.
from $274.70
45 h 38 min
Train
2013 km.
from $452.67
Route Navigator Cologne - Istanbul
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep right onto L 111
1 km 52 м
1 km 52 м
Turn left onto Im Hasental
Im Hasental, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep right and drive toward Porz, Vingst
Porz, Vingst, 1 km 554 м
1 km 554 м
Keep left onto Östliche Zubringerstraße
Östliche Zubringerstraße, 22 km 637 м
22 km 637 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Frankfurt am Main, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin
Frankfurt am Main, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, A 560, 7 km 181 м
7 km 181 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Frankfurt am Main
Köln, Frankfurt am Main, A 3, 287 м
287 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, A 3, 274 km 22 м
274 km 22 м
Keep right onto A 3
362 м
362 м
Keep left toward A 3
A 3, 429 м
429 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, A 3, 1 km 451 м
1 km 451 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt
Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt, A 7, 417 м
417 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, München
Nürnberg, München, A 3, 387 km 904 м
387 km 904 м
Keep right onto Innkreis Autobahn and drive toward Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West
Innkreis Autobahn, Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West, 271 km 644 м
271 km 644 м
Keep right and drive toward Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom
Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom, 386 km 868 м
386 km 868 м
Keep right
1 km 878 м
1 km 878 м
Keep right
77 м
77 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Keep left
39 м
39 м
Turn right
94 km 506 м
94 km 506 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 1, 22 toward Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak
Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak, A 1, 22, 33 km 724 м
33 km 724 м
Keep left onto Обилазница око Београда and take A 1, A 4 toward Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš
Обилазница око Београда, Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš, A 1, A 4, 215 km 629 м
215 km 629 м
Keep right and take A4 toward Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš
Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš, A4, 108 km 580 м
108 km 580 м
Keep right
63 km 609 м
63 km 609 м
Keep right onto 8 and take А 1 toward Пловдив, Свиленград
Пловдив, Свиленград, А 1, 10 km 729 м
10 km 729 м
Keep right onto 8 and take A 1 toward Пловдив, Свиленград
Пловдив, Свиленград, A 1, 168 km 900 м
168 km 900 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 10
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 11m
Hourly
$49.62–$54.71
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
UR
Urlaubs-Express
12h 53m
Once a week
$127.23–$1,208.65
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
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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