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Car
12 h 8 min
1259 km.
from $69
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Cologne, Germany → Balaton, Hungary

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Balaton

Composite routes from Cologne to Balaton

Cheapest
12 h 8 min
Car
1259 km.
from $69
Other
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
910 km.
from $106.83
14 h 23 min
910 km.
from $290.33
21 h 35 min
910 km.
from $146.54
7 h 26 min
Train, Plane
910 km.
from $174.78
7 h 7 min
Train, Plane
910 km.
from $215.12
9 h 48 min
Train, Plane
910 km.
from $278.82
15 h 47 min
Train, Bus
909 km.
from $227.02

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Volánbusz
Website
FlixBus
Website
16h 20m
Once daily
$95.42–$139.95
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Volánbusz
Website
2h 42m
Every 4 hours
$5.09–$7.63
+36 1 382 0888
+36 1 382 0888
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 32m
Every day
$139.95–$470.74
Eurowings
Website
1h 35m
Friday and Sunday
$89.06–$419.85
Austrian Airlines
Website
3h 46m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$89.06–$419.85
Swiss
Website
3h 15m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$432.57–$826.97
Train operators
Found: 14
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Railjet
Website
ÖBB
Website
Nightjet
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
RegioJet
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Urlaubs-Express
Website
ÖBB Intercity
Website
GySEV/Raaberbahn
Website
NS
Website
1h 3m
Hourly
$24.17–$61.07
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
32 min
Once daily
$31.81–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 11m
Hourly
$48.35–$53.43
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Railjet
Website
2h 22m
Twice daily
$44.53–$69.97
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
ÖBB
Website
2h 18m
Every 4 hours
$63.61–$89.06
05 17 17
05 17 17
Call
Nightjet
Website
12h 12m
3 times a week
$76.34–$216.28
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
2h 20m
Every 4 hours
$48.35–$69.97
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
1h 13m
Hourly
$5.85–$7.00
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
RegioJet
Website
2h 31m
3 times a day
$12.09–$40.71
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
54 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.72–$20.36
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
46 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Urlaubs-Express
Website
12h 53m
Once a week
$120.86–$1,208.65
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ÖBB Intercity
Website
2h 23m
Once daily
$69.97–$108.14
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
GySEV/Raaberbahn
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
+36 99/577-212
+36 99/577-212
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balaton is to bus which costs $86.96 - $119.57 and takes 21h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Balaton is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $52.17 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Balaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomás via Leverkusen and Győr, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balaton?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Siofok via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Balaton?

The distance between Cologne and Balaton is 1111 km. The road distance is 1183.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Balaton without a car is to train which takes 14h 23m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cologne to Balaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balaton bus from?

Cologne to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balaton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Balaton?

The best way to get from Cologne to Balaton is to train which takes 14h 23m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $119.57 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Balaton bus arrive?

Cologne to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Győr bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Balaton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Balaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balaton is 1183 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Cologne to Balaton.

Where can I stay near Balaton?

There are 2740+ hotels available in Balaton. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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