The average train between Cologne and Balaton takes 14h 31m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Balaton. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Balaton. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Balaton at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Balaton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Balaton station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
Cologne to Balaton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Balaton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Siofok station.
The distance between Cologne and Balaton is 910.6 km. The road distance is 1,391 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Siofok via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Kelenfoeld in around 12h 54m.