The average train between Hungary and Cologne takes 14h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Hungary to Cologne. 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 Hungary and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hungary is at 3:21 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kelenföld vasútállomás M and take an average of 14h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hungary station and arriving at Cologne station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
Hungary to Cologne train services, operated by BKK, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Hungary to Cologne train services, operated by BKK, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Hungary and Cologne is 1,003.8 km. The road distance is 1,285 km.
You can take a vehicle from Clark Ádám tér to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 12h 47m.