How to get from Budapest to Cologne
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 15h 35m, from €94.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 959 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Budapest to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → Colognebus
FlixBus·15h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Budapest to Cologne: flight, bus
How the trip from Budapest to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest to Cologne, about 15h 35m. In total it's roughly €94 over 15h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Cologne
DepartureBudapestWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Budapest to Cologne
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Budapest to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Cologne?+−
The most useful route takes about 15h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Cologne from Budapest?+−
About 959 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Cologne cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €94. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Cologne?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Cologne without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 15h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cologne?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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