The average train between Cologne Central Station and Budapest takes 13h 33m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne Central Station and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne Central Station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
Cologne Central Station to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne Central Station to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
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The distance between Cologne Central Station and Budapest is 956 km. The road distance is 1119 km.
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 12h 48m.
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