The average train between Budapest and Cologne takes 14h and the fastest train takes 12h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 Budapest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Cologne station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Budapest to Cologne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Cologne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Budapest to Cologne train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Budapest and Cologne is 956.2 km. The road distance is 1,275 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 11h 25m.
