The average train between Budapest and Köln Hbf takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. 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 5 times a day between Budapest and Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Köln Hbf? 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 Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Wien Hbf station and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Budapest to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Budapest and Köln Hbf is 955.9 km. The road distance is 1119 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Hbf via Wien Hbf and Frankfurt in around 10h 55m.