How far is Budapest from Cologne?

The driving distance from Budapest to Cologne is approximately 1144 km (710.8 miles) by road.

How long does it take to drive from Budapest to Cologne?

The drive from Budapest to Cologne takes approximately 10 hours and 13 minutes without stops.

What is the fuel cost from Budapest to Cologne?

The estimated fuel cost for the Budapest to Cologne drive is €142–€213 based on current diesel prices of €2.065/litre and 7L/100km consumption.

How much are the tolls from Budapest to Cologne?

The estimated toll cost for a car driving from Budapest to Cologne is about €24 (HU, AT) (motorway gates + vignettes). Together with fuel, the one-way trip starts from about €166.

Budapest → Cologne

1144 km 10h 13min from €142

Driving Distance

1144 km

710.8 miles

Driving Time

10h 13m

614 min total

Fuel Cost (diesel)

€177

€142–€213

Avg Fuel Price

€2.07

HU/DE avg

Tolls (car)

€24

HU, AT

Fuel Cost (diesel)

Vehicle	Consumption	Fuel Needed	Diesel	Petrol	With Tolls
Efficient (6 L/100km)	6 L/100	68.6 L	€141.7	€130.1	€165.3
Average (7.5 L/100km)	7.5 L/100	85.8 L	€177.2	€162.6	€200.8
SUV (9 L/100km)	9 L/100	103 L	€212.6	€195.1	€236.2

* Estimated tolls: ~€24 (HU, AT)

Fuel prices updated: 27.08.2026

Stopping Points

Cities near Cologne

Popular Directions

From Budapest

Budapest → Berlin Budapest → Paris Budapest → ורשה Budapest → Kyiv Budapest → Vienna Budapest → Amsterdam

To Cologne

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Driving from Budapest to Cologne covers roughly 1124 km to 1164 km (711 miles). Expect the one-way fuel cost to range from €142 to €213, assuming an average fuel price of about €2.07 per liter and typical vehicle efficiency. The trip typically takes 10 to 11 hours depending on traffic and stops. Add about €24 in road tolls and vignettes (HU, AT), so the total one-way cost with fuel starts around €166.

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