How to travel from Budapest to Cologne

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Travel Information from Budapest to Cologne

distanceDistance593 miles (956 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$44 - $84
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $44 (€40) • 11 h 34 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $84 (€76) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 593 miles (956 km) to Cologne from Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Budapest to Cologne.

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from Budapest to Cologne

How to get from Budapest to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:40PM18h00
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
11:40AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$821One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Regiojet(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)
10:50AM21h15
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
08:05AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$711One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
SmartwingsEW789
08:35PM1h50
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
10:25PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$1921One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnRJX 62 · ICE 512
09:40AM12h26
Budapest Keleti
10:06PMCologne Hbf
$1481One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 912
08:40AM12h08
Budapest Keleti
08:48PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1481One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJX 62 · ICE 512 · IC 2347
09:40AM13h26
Budapest Keleti
11:06PMCologne Hbf
$1481One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:10PM18h30
Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
11:40AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:20PM19h20
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
11:40AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$811One-way
1 transfer
Regiojet(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)
11:15AM20h50
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
08:05AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$711One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS722 · OS195
03:10PM4h30
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
07:40PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$3571One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 8385+KM Malta AirlinesFR 2507
06:00AM14h35
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
08:35PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$3561One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1675 · LH1976
08:25AM3h50
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
12:15PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$4271One-way
1 transfer

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Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa will get you between Budapest and Cologne at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next journey

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