Bus Tickets from Košice to Budapest

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TodayMay 17
from $38
TomorrowMay 18
from $36
MonMay 19
from $32
TueMay 20
from $32
WedMay 21
from $30
ThuMay 22
from $29
FriMay 23
from $32
SatMay 24

Next departures to Budapest

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: AS
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: AS
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: AS
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Népliget
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Budapest

Bus
Average Price$20 - $82Average Duration3h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$47 - $137Average Duration4h 5m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Košice to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
3h 25mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Košice to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$35
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure2:25am
Distance213 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Košice to Budapest Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Košice - Budapest

  1. How long is the trip from Košice to Budapest by bus?

    The bus ride from Košice to Budapest takes 3h 25m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Budapest in 3h 5m

  2. What is the travel distance from Košice to Budapest?

    Košice and Budapest are 214 km (133 miles) apart.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Košice to Budapest?

    Buses departing from AS in Košice will take you to Budapest Airport in Budapest.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Košice to Budapest?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Košice to Budapest. With a starting ticket price of $20, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Košice to Budapest?

    The bus from Košice to Budapest will cost you $35, on average.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05-15
$33
05-16
$51
Today
$35
05-18
$33
05-19
$29
05-20
$29
05-21
$27
05-22
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Košice to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $58 for a bus ticket from Košice to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-05-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Košice to Budapest.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Košice to Budapest, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Košice to Budapest, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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