Next departures for Cologne to Budapest on November 19
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Kelenföld
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Könyves Kálmán
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Kelenföld
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Budapest
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11367 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $84
Based on 1057 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the WiFi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $89
Based on 11138 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $281
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 HungaryNépliget
E - Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937Könyves Kálmán
F - Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Budapest by bus
What is the distance between Cologne and Budapest?
The distance between Cologne and Budapest is approximately 958 km (594 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Budapest?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Mexikói út in Budapest.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $86
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $86 to $104 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-23.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Budapest?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $86
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination