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Seven ways to Travel from Cologne to Budapest

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Cheapest
By car (1 145 km)
9 h 57 min
1145 km.
from $62
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Plane from Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
9 h 57 min
1145 km.
from $14.93
Train
12 h 35 min
956 km.
from $314.61
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 12 min
955 km.
from $179.25
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
5 h 8 min
955 km.
from $221.36
Train, Bus
22 h 37 min
954 km.
from $262.37

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$152.67

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$203.56

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$445.29
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$458.01
Plane from Frankfurt to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$483.46

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$330.79

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12
Plane from Frankfurt to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$559.79

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 Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
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

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Nightjet

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

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Neuwied
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$41.98

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

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
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
Email:
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

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Neuwied to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Budapest is to fly which costs $45.65 - $195.65 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $45.65 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Budapest?

The distance between Cologne and Budapest is 993 km. The road distance is 1145.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs $163.04 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cologne to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Budapest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Budapest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Budapest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $45.65 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $304.35 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 19h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Budapest bus arrive?

Cologne to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Cologne to Budapest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Budapest is 1146 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Cologne to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Budapest?

Book your Cologne to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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