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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Cologne
Cheapest price
€119
Average price
€143
Fastest journey
15 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 45 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
956 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Cologne will cost around €143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €119.
Of the 30 buses that leave Budapest for Cologne on Sat, Dec 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct buses cover the 956 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest buses will take 17 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a flight costs an average of €47.
Distance: 956 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€85 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price | €260 Average price |
18h 38m Average total duration 18h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Cologne buses for tomorrow, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h35 | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h55 | 1:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h35 | 1:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 19h55 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h20 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h00 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h20 | 4:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 21h15 | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h50 | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 21h30 | 9:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h40 | 5:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h01 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h05 | 5:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h45 | 5:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h15 | 9:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h25 | 8:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h20 | 10:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain | 4:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h33 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h30 | 10:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 5:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h11 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h51 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h35 | 9:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain | 8:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h33 | 8:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h20 | 4:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h55 | 7:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h05 | 4:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h05 | 7:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h13 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h45 | 8:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h58 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Budapest to Cologne
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Buses from Budapest to Cologne run on average 22 times per day, taking around 18h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €53 but you can travel from only €47 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 956 km distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 956 km |
Average bus duration 18h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Budapest to CologneYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Cologne with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as €47. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Cologne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Budapest, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2), Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in coach stations like Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Cologne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
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