Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Könyves Kálmán | Fastest | |||||
 | Terminál 2 | Népliget | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:56 PM CET.
Compare 3 ways to go 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 $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - CBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Compare bus companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Budapest 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 Cologne to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Budapest start from $107. The average price for this route is around $154. 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 Cologne to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Budapest is 20h 10m, covering a distance of 963 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Budapest at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Budapest?
A bus trip from Cologne to Budapest generates an estimated 24 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 Cologne to Budapest?
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 1062 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Budapest?
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 Cologne to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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 Cologne to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $144To 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 $144 to $319 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 $144 which is on 2025-12-29.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Budapest?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination