The average train between Hungary and Cologne takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 43m. 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 4 times a day between Hungary and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hungary is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Kelenföld vasútállomás M and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hungary to Cologne? 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 Hungary to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Linz/Donau Hbf station and Nuernberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Hungary to Cologne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Hungary to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Hungary and Cologne is 1003.8 km. The road distance is 1118 km.
You can take a vehicle from Clark Ádám tér to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Linz/Donau Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 13h 26m.