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10 h 3 min
1145 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Budapest to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (1 145 km)
10 h 3 min
1145 km.
from $62
Fastest
Plane to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
10 h 3 min
1145 km.
from $14.93
Train
12 h 23 min
956 km.
from $251.02
Bus, Train
19 h 3 min
955 km.
from $191.72
Bus, Plane (Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 18 min
955 km.
from $178.55
Bus, Plane (Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Frankfurt)
5 h 35 min
955 km.
from $221.49
Train, Plane
6 h 55 min
955 km.
from $134.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$394.87

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.82
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$458.56
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$484.04
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$573.20

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$433.08
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$331.18
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$356.66

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$433.08
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$560.46
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$496.77

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$598.68

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.27–$152.85

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$203.80

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$59.87

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:
$31.84–$70.06

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$191.07
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.40–$54.77
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$33.12

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

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:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$1,210.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cologne is to fly which costs $45.65 - $195.65 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $45.65 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Budapest to Cologne?

The distance between Budapest and Cologne is 993 km. The road distance is 1145.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs $152.17 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Budapest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Cologne bus from?

Budapest to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Cologne train from?

Budapest to Cologne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $45.65 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $206.52 and takes 12h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 19h 42m.

Where does the Budapest to Cologne bus arrive?

Budapest to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Budapest to Cologne train arrive?

Budapest to Cologne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Cologne is 1145 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Budapest to Cologne.

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

Book your Budapest to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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