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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Budapest takes 15h 35m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 35m
Duration
1,272 km
Distance
Ft 92,043
Average price
4 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 St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
12h 48m
Ft 60,406–178,167

Cologne to Budapest train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,272 km
  • Duration: 15h 35m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 48m.

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