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Cologne to Balaton Sound trains

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The average train between Cologne and Balaton Sound takes 16h 52m and the fastest train takes 13h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Balaton Sound. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 52m
Duration
1,393 km
Distance
Ft 100,627
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
  5. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train Ic / ...
13h 42m
Ft 66,543–163,614

Cologne to Balaton Sound train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Balaton Sound. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Balaton Sound at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 16h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 33m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)19h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)16h 37m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)13h 41m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)13h 18m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)13h 18m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 18m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 33m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)21h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 43m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJetHungarian Railways (MÁV)14h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)21h 18m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 43m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJetHungarian Railways (MÁV)14h 22m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)21h 18m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 43m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJetHungarian Railways (MÁV)14h 22m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)21h 18m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)15h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)13h 43m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)13h 18m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,392.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 52m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Balaton Sound via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 13h 42m.

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