Budapest to Cologne Trains

Budapest to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Cologne takes 13h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. 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.

13h 8m
Duration: 1,153 km
Distance: €228
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

12h 3m

€162–438

Budapest to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:58 AM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
12h 14m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives next day
18h 19m • 2 changes
7:55 PM → 3:14 PM
Arrives next day
19h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:55 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:55 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:55 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:55 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 19m • 2 changes

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