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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen is to night train and bus and ferry which costs 550 kr - 1500 kr and takes 47h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs 1000 kr - 2700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Copenhagen via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Koebenhavn H via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 54m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Copenhagen?

The distance between Istanbul and Copenhagen is 2031 km. The road distance is 2841.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 45m and costs 2000 kr - 7000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Copenhagen bus from?

Istanbul to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Copenhagen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Copenhagen?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs 1000 kr - 2700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 1500 kr - 4900 kr and takes 37h 5m.

Where does the Istanbul to Copenhagen bus arrive?

Istanbul to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Copenhagen?

Copenhagen is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:06 PM in Istanbul and 10:06 PM in Copenhagen.

Where does the Istanbul to Copenhagen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Copenhagen?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Copenhagen is 2842 km. It takes approximately 27h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Copenhagen.

Where can I stay near Copenhagen?

There are 1140+ hotels available in Copenhagen.

Istanbul to Copenhagen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen by plane, bus, train, night train, car, busferry, or car train

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane IST - CPH
6h 22m
kr 1,002–2,642
Night train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Copenhagenbusferry
47h 3m
kr 568–1,411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
35h 45m
kr 2,015–6,743
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Koebenhavn Htrain Rj
46h 54m
kr 1,858–3,021
Drive 2,841.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Copenhagencar 2,841.5 km
27h 58m
kr 3,791–5,476
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane SAW - CPH
6h 42m
kr 692–2,944
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus N1920
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Copenhagenbus
37h 5m
kr 1,537–4,858
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Copenhagenbus
2d 15h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagencar
32h 35m
kr 3,255–4,601

Istanbul to Copenhagen by bus, foot, and train

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35h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,031.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Copenhagen, Denmark?

Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Copenhagen via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 5m.

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