Next available departures

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:36pm	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:38 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just NZ$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

211 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNZ$38 - NZ$104	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNZ$62 - NZ$124	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Košice and Budapest?

Košice

A
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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B
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Train companies

Slovak Rail

3.7/548 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.8

Based on 48 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at NZ$63

HU train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Košice to Budapest by train

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 train ticket from Košice to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Budapest start at NZ$62. The average price for this train route is around NZ$64. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Košice to Budapest?
The average train trip from Košice to Budapest takes 4h 5m and covers 213 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Košice to Budapest route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Košice to Budapest?
The earliest train from Košice to Budapest departs at 3:50am. The latest train departs at 9:36pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08-26

NZ$58

08-27

NZ$58

Today

NZ$58

08-29

NZ$58

08-30

NZ$58

08-31

NZ$58

09-01

NZ$58

09-02

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The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on Sep 1, 2026 with a price of NZ$58

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

You can expect to pay from NZ$58 to NZ$84 for a train ticket from Košice to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$58 which is on 2026-09-01.