Cologne Central Station to Budapest trains

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The average train between Cologne Central Station and Budapest takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 56m
Duration: 1,282 km
Distance: Ft 101,641
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

11h 42m

Ft 66,304–308,653

Cologne Central Station to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 10:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:07 AM → 3:02 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

12:17 AM → 3:02 PM
14h 45m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 10:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 10:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 11:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 10:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 11:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:24 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 10:02 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

12:07 AM → 3:02 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
5:24 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne Central Station to Budapest? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne Central Station to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,282.2 km
Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne Central Station, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Central Station to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 42m.

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