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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.

13h 16m
Duration
1,154 km
Distance
€217
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Budapest to Köln Hbf train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 38m • 2 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 35m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 1,153.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Köln Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Hbf via Wien Hbf and Frankfurt in around 10h 55m.

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