Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus
| Könyves Kálmán | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | ||||
| Bus
| Kelenföld | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | ||||
| Bus
| Kelenföld | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | ||||
| Bus
| Könyves Kálmán | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | ||||
| Bus
| Kelenföld | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) |
Get from Budapest to Cologne
The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Budapest and Cologne
Stops in Budapest
- A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary - C
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary - D
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937 - F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Cologne by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne start from $78. The average price for this route is around $140. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Cologne is 19h 10m, covering a distance of 954 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Cologne at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Cologne?
A bus trip from Budapest to Cologne generates an estimated 23.838825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1116 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 23, 2026 with a price of $121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $318 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2026-10-23.
