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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
973 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cologne for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 973 km distance in an average of 11 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 11 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:47 AM11h32Cologne7:19 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$661One-way0 transfers- 7:44 AM11h35Cologne7:19 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$701One-way0 transfers
- 9:54 AM11h25Cologne9:19 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
- 9:54 AM11h25Cologne9:19 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
- 7:47 AM11h32Cologne7:19 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$661One-way0 transfers
- 7:44 AM11h35Cologne7:19 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 604 miles (973 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $297 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest |
12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 20m Average total duration 16h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $127 (€102).
A bus is $195 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $297 (€237).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
Live departures
Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:54 AM Cologne | 11h25 | 7:19 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:53 AM Cologne | 11h40 | 8:33 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 AM Cologne | 11h24 | 9:19 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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Trains from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 12h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 604 miles (973 km) distance in 11h 24m.
Distance 604 miles (973 km) |
Average train duration 12h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€42) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 11h 24m |
First train 7:31 AM |
Last train 9:55 AM |
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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