Budapest to Cologne Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Cologne, side by side.

Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Budapest to Cologne: what to expect

Budapest and Cologne are about 961 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Hungary to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 961 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Budapest–Cologne tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €53.97, across 2 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Cologne

• Cologne Cathedral was the world's tallest building from 1880 to 1890. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Eau de Cologne has been produced in the city since 1709. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Cologne's weights and measures, such as the Cologne mark, were used throughout medieval Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Budapest to Cologne

How long does the journey from Budapest to Cologne take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 18 h 13 min by train and about 19 h 50 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Cologne?
The lowest fare seen recently is €49.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 8 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €52.46. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €53.97). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Cologne?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €52.46 and the lowest bus fare €49.97, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Cologne?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, ÖBB, FlixBus.