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2410 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Istanbul to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (2 410 km)
22 h 7 min
2410 km.
from $132
Fastest
Plane from Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Bus, Train (Bus)
29 h 48 min
2013 km.
from $215.07
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport)
7 h 15 min
2013 km.
from $173.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport)
7 h 35 min
2013 km.
from $130.78
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt)
7 h 37 min
2013 km.
from $236.85
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport)
9 h 12 min
2013 km.
from $262.96
Bus
33 h 22 min
2014 km.
from $207.17
Bus, Train (Night bus)
2 d 1 h 59 min
2013 km.
from $338.67

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$76.43

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$26.75

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$242.03–$369.42

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$254.77
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$191.08
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$484.07
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$484.07
Plane from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$522.28
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$433.11

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42
Plane from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from München Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$165.60
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$58.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$70.06

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.91–$121.02
Train from Wien Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$152.86–$178.34
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$31.85
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.86–$52.23

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Neuwied Bf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$140.12

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$31.91

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Neuwied
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.02–$39.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cologne is to fly which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Koeln Sued via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 32m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cologne?

The distance between Istanbul and Cologne is 2087 km. The road distance is 2411.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 48m and costs $119.57 - $260.87 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cologne bus from?

Istanbul to Cologne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cologne train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Cologne?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 33h 22m.

Where does the Istanbul to Cologne bus arrive?

Istanbul to Cologne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cologne?

Cologne is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:48 in Istanbul and 10:48 in Cologne.

Where does the Istanbul to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cologne is 2412 km. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Istanbul to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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