How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne start from $84. The average price for this route is around $117. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Budapest to Cologne is 20h, covering a distance of 949 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Cologne at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Cologne?

A bus trip from Budapest to Cologne generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Budapest to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1069 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Budapest to Cologne from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Budapest to Cologne on March 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Könyves Kálmán	18h 25m	5:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:35pm	Kelenföld	16h 45m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:40pm	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:35am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	20h	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:10pm	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:53 PM CET.

Get from Budapest to Cologne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

20hAverage Duration

949 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Cologne?

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Nyugati
Nyugati tér, 1062 Budapest 6, Hungary
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,342 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,069 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,534 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne start from $84. The average price for this route is around $117. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Cologne is 20h, covering a distance of 949 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Cologne at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Cologne?
A bus trip from Budapest to Cologne generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1069 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03-20

$124

03-21

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Today

$129

03-23

$79

03-24

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03-26

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03-27

$94

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Cologne was searched and found on Mar 23, 2026 with a price of $79

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $79 to $248 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2026-03-23.