Find coaches from Cologne to Budapest

Find affordable coach tickets from Cologne to Budapest with flexible options. Book your journey now

Join 75M+ travellers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every stage.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
Thu26 Jun
from US$82
Today27 Jun
from US$94
Tomorrow28 Jun
from US$82
Sun29 Jun
from US$86
Mon30 Jun
from US$70
Tue1 Jul
from US$66
Wed2 Jul
Thu3 Jul

Next departures to Budapest

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Mexikói út
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Terminál 2
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 27 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Budapest

Bus
Average priceUS$41 - US$219Average duration20h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$55 - US$155Average duration12h 38m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$63 - US$124Average duration12h
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 12 hours and with fares starting at just US$63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
12hAverage duration
US$63Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$76
Average bus trip duration20h
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance594 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Cologne to Budapest Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Cologne to Budapest. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Cologne to Budapest will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Discover how much the bus trip from Cologne to Budapest will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Budapest

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
25/06
US$67
26/06
US$78
Today
US$90
28/06
US$77
29/06
US$82
30/06
US$65
01/07
US$62
02/07
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on 1 Jul 2025 with a price of US$62

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$62 to US$173 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$62, which is on 2025-07-01.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Budapest will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Budapest

You can also go to Budapest by train

Train from Cologne to Budapest

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Cologne

Buses Leaving from Cologne

Buses Going to Cologne

Popular Buses Connecting Budapest

Buses Leaving from Budapest

Buses Going to Budapest