Bus Tickets from Cologne to Budapest

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Next departures for Cologne to Budapest on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
FlixBusBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
KelenföldNo tags
FlixBusBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
FlixBusBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Könyves KálmánNo tags
FlixBusBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
KelenföldNo 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$57 - $262Average Duration20h 20m
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$48 - $205Average Duration12h 38m
23kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$127 - $127Average Duration12h 10m
40kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Budapest by bus

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
Today
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11/26
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11/27
$62
11/28
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11/29
$65
11/30
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busbud logoThe 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.

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