The average train between Budapest and Cologne takes 15h 41m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 2:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 15h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Cologne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
Budapest to Cologne train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Cologne train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Budapest to Cologne train tickets online with RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Cologne is 956.2 km. The road distance is 1,153 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 11h 40m.
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