The average train between Cologne and Budapest takes 13h 53m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
Cologne to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
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The distance between Cologne and Budapest is 956.2 km. The road distance is 1118 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 39m.
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