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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Cologne
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€38
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€153
Fastest journey on Oct 07
11 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
12 h 6 m
Trains on Oct 07
23
Distance
956 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Cologne without transferring at least once.
RJX 68 · ICE 6183:30 PM14h34Budapest Keleti6:04 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way1 transfer- R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 6183:40 PM14h24Budapest-Deli6:04 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way2 transfers
- RJX 66 · ICE 698 · IC 604021:30 PM16h14Budapest Keleti5:44 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way2 transfers
- R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 6183:40 PM14h26Budapest-Deli6:06 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way2 transfers
- RJX 68 · ICE 6183:30 PM14h36Budapest Keleti6:06 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way1 transfer
- R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 12148:40 AM11h49Budapest-Deli8:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€1401One-way4 transfers
- EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 9128:30 AM11h59Budapest Keleti8:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€1401One-way3 transfers
ICE 1214 · ICE 912+
EC 140+
RJX199768:30 AM11h59Budapest Keleti8:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€3251One-way3 transfers- ICE 1214 · ICE 912+EC 140+DB S198:30 AM12h09Budapest Keleti8:39 PMCologne Hbf€3251One-way4 transfers
- RJX 62+ICE 5129:30 AM12h34Budapest Keleti10:04 PMCologne Hbf€3251One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Cologne
Hungary
Germany
Trains from Budapest to Cologne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 956 km distance in 10h 4m.
Distance 956 km |
Average train duration 11h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 10h 4m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Live departures
Budapest to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Cologne trains for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 512+ IC 642+RJX 62+EC 140 | Delayed 3:28 PM 8:30 AMBudapest Keleti | 13h35 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 1014+ 79404 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h59 | 8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19972 · RE5+ICE 614+EC 148 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 17h35 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19972 · RE5+ICE 1014+EC 148 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h59 | 8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19972 · RE5+ICE 1014+DB S19 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h09 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 1014 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 15h49 | 8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4 transfers | |
| R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 888 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 17h26 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 1014 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 15h49 | 8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4 transfers | |
| R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 888 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 17h26 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
| EC 140+RJX19976+ICE 116 · ICE 318 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h09 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 140+RJX19976+ICE 1214 · ICE 912 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h59 | 8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
| EC 140+RJX19976+ICE 1214 · ICE 912 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h09 | 8:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 · ICE 318 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h09 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 140+IC 642+RJX 62+ICE 512 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h34 | 10:04 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h59 | 8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
| R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h49 | 8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4 transfers | |
| R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 12h59 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h26 | 10:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| RJX 62+IC 644+EC 114+ICE 910 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 14h36 | 12:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| RJX 62+IC 644+EC 114+ICE 910 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h00 | 10:30 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 62+ICE 512 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h34 | 10:04 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 62+IC 644+EC 114+ICE 782 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 14h36 | 12:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| RJX 66+ICE 698+IC 60402 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h14 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 66 · ICE 698 · IC 60402 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h14 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 66 · ICE 698 · IC 60402 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h14 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
 R 3416+EC 146+RJX19970 · RE5 | On time 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h24 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| EC 146+IC 744+RJX 68+ICE 618 | On time 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 15h09 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 146+RJX19970 · RE5+ICE 698 | On time 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 14h49 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 14h34 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 14h36 | 6:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 14h24 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 14h26 | 6:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight from Budapest to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight trains will get you between Budapest and Cologne from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Cologne by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Cologne
Most Budapest to Cologne trains use the Budapest Keleti to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Cologne leave from?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Which Cologne station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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