Bus Tickets from Cologne to Budapest

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Next departures for Cologne to Budapest on October 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
RegioJet + RegioJet
Terminál 2
KelenföldCheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Könyves KálmánFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Budapest

Bus
Average PriceUS$49 - US$179Average Duration20h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$76 - US$353Average Duration12h 21m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$85 - US$130Average Duration11h 50m
40kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
11h 50mAverage Duration
US$85Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$68
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Number of daily buses39
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance958 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Budapest Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Budapest

  1. What is the distance between Cologne and Budapest?

    The distance between Cologne and Budapest is approximately 958 km (594 miles).

  2. 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 Népliget in Budapest.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-04
US$60
10-05
US$65
Today
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10-07
US$69
10-08
US$51
10-09
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10-10
US$69
10-11
US$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$51

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 US$51 to US$115 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 US$51 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Budapest!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Budapest, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Budapest will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Budapest while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Budapest?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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