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The average train between Cologne and Budapest takes 13h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 17m
Duration
1,272 km
Distance
Ft 97,240
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
11h 41m
Ft 65,285–162,836

Cologne to Budapest train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity19h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCity13h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 17m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity13h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCity13h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 17m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity13h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity11h 17m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 17m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB11h 48m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB11h 48m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity12h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB11h 48m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity12h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

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  • Distance: 1,272.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 41m.

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