Next departures from Cologne to Budapest on 19 November
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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 travel 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 £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11368 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £46
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 Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at £49
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 Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £153
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 by bus from Cologne to Budapest
How far is Budapest from Cologne by coach?
The journey from Cologne to Budapest by coach covers an approximate distance of 594 miles (958 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Budapest without flying?
To travel from Cologne to Budapest without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £47
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 £47 to £57 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 £47, 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 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £47
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination