The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Budapest
Cheapest price
€103
Average price
€134
Fastest journey
17 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 36 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
956 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Budapest will cost around €134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
Of the 26 buses that leave Cologne for Budapest on Fri, Apr 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct buses cover the 956 km distance in an average of 17 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 15 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest buses will take 17 h 50 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM18h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM18h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€1041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM21h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:55 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€1051One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus4:14 PM23h21Cologne Hbf3:35 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€1131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM20h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)3:35 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€1171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:50 PM17h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:05 AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca€1461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM17h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:10 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€1271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:50 PM17h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:25 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€1461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM17h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€1241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM17h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:25 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€1271One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €45, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 956 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€76 Average price Cheapest | €127 Average price | €367 Average price |
18h 12m Average total duration 17h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h15 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h25 | 8:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h35 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h25 | 9:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 23h21 | 1:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 24h50 | 3:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h50 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h00 | 1:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h35 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h45 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h20 | 6:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h35 | 4:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h15 | 3:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h25 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h35 | 6:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 24h26 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h20 | 3:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 24h04 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h10 | 5:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 23h01 | 9:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 22h36 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 22h16 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h00 | 4:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h45 | 4:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h15 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Budapest
Buses from Cologne to Budapest run on average 21 times per day, taking around 17h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €45 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 956 km distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 956 km |
Average bus duration 17h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Cologne to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as €45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Karat-S
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Karat-S
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Karat-S
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Budapest
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 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
- 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
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