What is the distance between Cologne and Budapest?

Cologne and Budapest are 594 miles (958 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Budapest from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Népliget. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gellért Thermal Baths, Citadel, The Great Synagogue, Hungarian National Museum and Shoes on the Danube Bank.

Bus Cologne to Budapest from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Budapest on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 45m	6:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	20h 45m	6:00pm	Kelenföld	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 30m	6:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 5m	6:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 25m	6:00pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Budapest

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

12h 38mAverage Duration

594 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $262	Average Duration20h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $205	Average Duration12h 38m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$127 - $127	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Budapest?

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

Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Budapest Airport
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D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 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
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Budapest by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$60

11/24

$70

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$62

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$65

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $107 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-27.