The average train between Budapest and Köln Hbf takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Budapest to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Budapest to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Budapest and Köln Hbf is 955.9 km. The road distance is 1,282 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 11h 41m.
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