What is the distance between Budapest and Cologne?

About 594 miles (958 km) separate Budapest and Cologne.

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Budapest, chances are that your bus will leave from Mexikói út and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boat tours on the Rhine, Cologne Cathedral, Lanxess Arena, Flora and Botanical Garden and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Budapest to Cologne from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Budapest to Cologne on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	18h 5m	5:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	5:40pm	Könyves Kálmán	18h	11:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	18h 30m	11:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	18h 55m	5:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	18h 55m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

593 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $236	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$69 - $87	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,333 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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

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 traveling from Budapest to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Budapest and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$90

11/15

$89

Today

$98

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11/20

$57

11/21

$60

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $57

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 $57 to $185 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 $57 which is on 2025-11-20.