How to travel from Budapest to Cologne

International travel from Budapest, Hungary to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Hungary?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne if traveling from Budapest?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/19/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Cologne from Budapest.

The restriction level for your return to Budapest, Hungary from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Budapest from Cologne restricted?

Entry into Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Budapest from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry into Hungary:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary?

You should observe these safety measures in Hungary as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Hungary was last checked on 9/19/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Budapest from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Cologne including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Budapest is by taking a bus, which costs on average $56 (€45).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

A bus is $75 (€60) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Cologne costing on average $131 (€105).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Budapest to Cologne costing on average $88 (€70).

The quickest way to travel between Budapest and Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 50 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 17 h   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 11 h 25 min   of travel time.

The distance from Budapest to Cologne is approximately 593 miles (956 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Cologne is:

• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cologne from Budapest as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Cologne:

• Most travelers board their bus from Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers take a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers board their train from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Köln Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Budapest to Cologne for $56 (€45).
• Eurowings Europe can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings Europe from Budapest to Cologne for $131 (€105) on Omio.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Budapest to Cologne tickets on Omio for $88 (€70).

Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with.
• You can book a direct flight with Eurowings.

Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Before traveling from Budapest to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $56 (€45) one way on average for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $131 (€105) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket costs $88 (€70) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Budapest to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.