The average train between Budapest and North Rhine-Westphalia takes 14h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 3 times a day between Budapest and North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 North Rhine-Westphalia at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 14h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at North Rhine-Westphalia station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
Budapest to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Budapest and North Rhine-Westphalia is 938.9 km. The road distance is 1,283 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Köln Neumarkt via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena in around 11h 39m.