Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Kelenföld | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Kelenföld | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Budapest
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 $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Budapest?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher 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
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- 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
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $86To 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