The average train between Budapest and Kerpen takes 13h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Kerpen. 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 every 4 hours between Budapest and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Kerpen? 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 Budapest to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Wien Hbf station and Nuernberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Budapest to Kerpen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Budapest and Kerpen is 970.8 km. The road distance is 1138 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Kerpen Sindorf via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 12h 44m.