The average train between Cologne and Hungary takes 21h 44m and the fastest train takes 16h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hungary. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Hungary. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Hungary at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 21h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Hungary? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hungary station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.
Cologne to Hungary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Hungary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Cologne and Hungary is 1,003.8 km. The road distance is 1,158 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Clark Ádám tér via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Kelenföld vasútállomás M in around 13h 4m.