How much does a bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne cost?

The bus ticket price from Budapest to Cologne starts at R 1 054. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Cologne?

The average travel time between Budapest and Cologne is around 19h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 958 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Budapest and Cologne?

The number of buses from Budapest to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Budapest to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Budapest to Cologne?

When taking the bus from Budapest to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Cologne?

Buses travelling between Budapest and Cologne leave from Mexikói út or Népliget and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Budapest to Cologne from R 988 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Budapest to Cologne on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:20	Könyves Kálmán	18h 5m	17:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	13:35	Kelenföld	16h 45m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	17h 7m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
	07:40	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	19h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:40	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d	13:39	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:22 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 208, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

11h 30mAverage duration

957 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 054 - R 4 121	Average duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 208 - R 1 515	Average duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 329 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 128 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

RegioJet

4/51 057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Cologne?

Stops in Budapest

A - Mexikói út

B - Népliget

C - Budapest Airport

D - Kelenföld

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Budapest to Cologne starts at R 1 054. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Cologne?
The average travel time between Budapest and Cologne is around 19h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 958 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Budapest and Cologne?
The number of buses from Budapest to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Budapest to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Budapest to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Budapest to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Budapest and Cologne leave from Mexikói út or Népliget and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

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

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R 1 567

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R 1 553

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R 1 711

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R 988

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R 1 042

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Cologne was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 988

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 R 988 to R 3 234 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 R 988, which is on 2025-11-20.