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Budapest to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Cologne takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 12h 9m. The train service runs several times 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.

13h 45m
Duration
1,280 km
Distance
€165
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
11h 25m
€133–438

Budapest to Cologne train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Budapest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,280.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and München Hbf in around 11h 25m.

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