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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Budapest takes 13h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 31m. 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.

13h 43m
Duration
1,273 km
Distance
Ft 89,850
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cologne Central Station to Budapest train times

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 7:30 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB12h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity17h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB12h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB12h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB12h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity17h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB12h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB12h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,273.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 43m

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, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 1m.

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