Cologne to Budapest trains

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The average train between Cologne and Budapest takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 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.

12h 36m
Duration: 1,272 km
Distance: Ft 95,429
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

12h 8m

Ft 62,617–195,361

Cologne to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

7:30 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 3 changes
7:45 PM → 1:02 PM
Arrives next day
17h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 9:36 PM
11h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 10:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 9:36 PM
11h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 10:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 9:36 PM
11h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 10:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 9:36 PM
11h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 10:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 9:36 PM
11h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 10:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 9:36 PM
11h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 10:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,272.2 km
Duration: 12h 36m

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 8m.

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