How to get from Budapest to Cologne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Cologne. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 959 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €61, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €67Checked Sep 7 | 1h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €58Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 15h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Checked Sep 71h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€58Omio catalogue, Sep 815h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Ferenc Liszt → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€56October 2026
€63Departures from Budapest to Cologne
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:15 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 17:15 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest-CologneBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Cologne works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Budapest to Cologne, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €67 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Cologne?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €61 to €94. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Cologne?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 50m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Cologne?
About 1h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Cologne?
Budapest is BUD and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written BUD to CGN.
Which operators run Budapest to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 11h 49m.
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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