The average train between Cologne and Budapest takes 15h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Budapest station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
Cologne to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Budapest-Deli station.
Book your Cologne to Budapest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and RegioJet.
The distance between Cologne and Budapest is 956.2 km. The road distance is 1,276 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Budapest-Deli via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 12h 35m.
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